Example Sentences

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“Oh,” said Miss Bibby excusingly, for the Serenade was long, like the lay of the Last Minstrel.

From In the Mist of the Mountains by Macfarlane, J.

Yet one said, excusingly: "That's a servant's part, anyhow."

From Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi by Cable, George Washington

I think almost excusingly of that tough Two dollar ride; And only for my wallet's sake, I longer Would abide.

From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 22, August 27, 1870 by Various

“She is but young,” said Mrs Tremayne, excusingly.

From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah

"Yes; but of course you cannot help it, it is probably a part of your nature—this coldness," said the girl, excusingly.

From East Angels by Woolson, Constance Fenimore