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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are excused" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is being released from a duty or obligation, such as in formal settings like classrooms or meetings.
Example: "Students who have a valid reason for missing class are excused from attendance."
Alternatives: "are exempted" or "are released".
Dictionary
are excused
verb
To forgive; to pardon.
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You are excused.
Children under 14 are excused from the $100 initiation fee.
Potential jurors who oppose the death penalty are excused, creating "death-qualified" juries.
Football players are excused from the last portion of the training to begin football practice.
"This is not a crime" is how these acts are excused.
And, yes, you are excused for looking for vestiges of blood on the floor.
Nearly four hours after the hearing began, the JPMorgan executives are excused from the hearing.
Answer yes to one or both of these and you are excused.
"What are instantly sackable offences in the private sector are excused.
D.R.M.-free downloads are excused as "promoting" music that consumers eventually purchase.
Players who are faltering are excused because they performed well last year.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com