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excusably

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[ik-skyoo-zuhb-lee] / ɪkˈskju zəb li /

adverb

  1. in a way that justifies forgiveness, acceptance, or being excused.


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Necessarily lacking the fullness of the book, it much less excusably lacks the bite.

From Time Magazine Archive

But readers who excusably shy off from one more English story of industrial tragedy in the Midlands need not be so quick to leave Author Hodson's vicinity.

From Time Magazine Archive

But these scientists, engaged in a $3.5 million project to help measure and ultimately predict tornadoes and severe storms, are excusably excited.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week, with a peacetime conscription bill due for early passage Congress and public were still excusably confused about what worst they were preparing against.

From Time Magazine Archive

By all but George, who was excusably undemonstrative, the two new arrivals were greeted with customary cordiality.

From The Sign of the Spider by Mitford, Bertram

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