make excuses
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She said she pushed to make good things happen for her siblings and didn’t quit or make excuses when life was difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“At this point, my own vulnerability and sensitivity are things that I no longer feel like I need to make excuses for,” Gyllenhaal said.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
Potts refuses to make excuses for his performance.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
Green Dot did not make excuses for low achievement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
During the visit, Chadwick continued to show his sulky side, treating the American so rudely that his colleagues and friends were forced to make excuses.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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