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Yet now he excuses himself by saying it wasn’t a staff meeting, it was a family meeting—because that’s how he feels about his colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

She found herself inventing excuses to try to keep him home at night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

While the excuses change — “family time,” “security concerns” and “scheduling conflicts” have been cited — the one constant is that Erika Kirk manages to not appear when the crowds aren’t looking robust.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

They always invite me, but I make up excuses not to go.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio