Example Sentences

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"Failing to act is no longer excusable under the guise of technical complexity or business models," she added.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

But I’ve said this before about other works saddled with problematic creators and/or scandals: Legitimate excellence can withstand most related odiousness, although horrible behavior in the name of art is never excusable.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

With January already marked by fresh delay notices being sent to airlines and leasing companies, experts said millions of dollars of exposure are riding on one word: "excusable".

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023

And though that might be excusable in isolation — this is the “Any Given Sunday” NFL, after all — the truth is the Seahawks haven’t looked good in a month.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2022

There was nothing so excusable that caused her distraction this time—on a cold day in February.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel