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The phrase "a legitimate excuse" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a valid reason for an action or behavior, often in contexts like work, school, or personal situations.
Example: "He had a legitimate excuse for missing the meeting due to a family emergency."
Alternatives: "a valid reason" or "a justifiable excuse."
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Injuries are a legitimate excuse for their poor start.
Meanwhile, Outofthebox had a legitimate excuse for his loss.
Each leader has got a legitimate excuse if his party loses.
Washington's special teams coach, LeCharls McDaniel, didn't feel as if Turk had a legitimate excuse.
If we stay with digital islands people have a legitimate excuse to piracy".
Sometimes I sleep through the alarm, but now I have a legitimate excuse.
Secondly, it gives you a legitimate excuse to get away from your desk".
Martin at least had a legitimate excuse: back spasms that pained him whenever he moved.
I only mention this as it gives you a legitimate excuse for ignoring the shambles in Melbourne.
The N.F.L. considers the symposium so crucial for rookies that players who skip it without a legitimate excuse are fined.
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"The longer it takes to cook, the better; it's a legitimate excuse to sit in the garden drinking beer".
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