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excuses

  • plural
    of excuse.
    excuse
    verb (used with object)
    to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.).
  • present tense form
    of excuse (3rd person singular).
    excuse
    verb (used with object)
    to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.).

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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick said he didn't want to give excuses for the defeat but admitted his team lacked fresh legs after a demanding few weeks.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

There were no more excuses, no more explanations for why USC was still falling short — even he seemed to agree to that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

More likely, many countries could be reticent to accept “volcano refugees,” making excuses – perhaps legitimate ones – that they don’t have the money, resources or space to safely settle so many people so swiftly.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Let’s tackle the first, which is how to stop the barrage of bizarre excuses.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

"You look beautiful. My parents have been asking me to bring you home for weeks. No more excuses."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins