Sentence examples for and excuse for from inspiring English sources

("She serves as an ornament and excuse for glitterati parties," it said).

These are worthy goals in themselves, and by reaching them, we will also remove an occasion and excuse for hatred and violence in the broader Middle East.

Those who dismiss the format as the industrial gimmick (and excuse for price gouging) that it frequently is may need to reconsider now that a handful of certified auteurs have given it a try.

While real gallery girls may face tedium and menial tasks at their desks, Bravo's gallery girls need galleries like the real housewives need husbands: as an entrée into and excuse for a life of shopping, cocktail-drinking, and backstabbing.

It's all a big Dem scam and excuse for losing the election!" .

That is not, however, and excuse for sloppy or overly casual fashion.

There are plenty of explanations and excuses for that record, including the eurozone's perennial crises.

But we both know all about big feasts and excuses for eating.

Next best Chester Lad (3.40 Haydock) Promising start for his new trainer at Carlisle last month and excuses for subsequent reverse.

"It may well be that this reform commission is beginning to throw up reasons and excuses for why China doesn't pay royalties on 4G".

"I am sick and tired of this failure and excuses for it.