Example Sentences

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He withdrew from family and friends, often playing video games late into the night or finding excuses to get out of the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It has no excuses left not to deliver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“I’m not here to make excuses for my actions,” O’Connor said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The Sikh Federation UK released a statement following the verdicts, saying: "Henry's life has tragically been cut short by a moment of madness by an individual for which there can be no excuses."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

October also meant that the Fall Fiesta was looming, and it was getting harder to find excuses for why I needed to stay after school or go to Joe’s.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez