excuse
verb (used with object)
to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.).
have been excusing
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present perfect progressiveof excuse.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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I have been excusing myself by blaming the run of horrid bad luck I have encountered.”
From Lord Stranleigh Abroad by Robert Barr
