were extenuating
- past progressive of extenuate.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Brown said there were extenuating circumstances in Mr. Ludwig’s case, and “no indication whatsoever that he would have used any weapons against himself or anybody else.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2022
Players can be disciplined for confrontations with fans but at his Monday press conference Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he believed there were extenuating circumstances.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2018
Many others attended dinners or accepted gifts, but the Navy determined that there were extenuating circumstances that excused their actions, said the official, who was authorized to speak only under the condition of anonymity.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 5, 2017
Yes, there were extenuating circumstances that led to it being a more forgiving test than he and the championship committee had envisioned.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 23, 2017
It was all over very soon; but as there were extenuating circumstances his sentence was a year in prison, with hard labour.
From Jo's Boys by Alcott, Louisa May
