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be excused for
verb
To forgive; to pardon.
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The children could be excused for sleeping.
Mr Gayoom can be excused for being alarmed.
The Nets could be excused for being overconfident.
But Radicchio can be excused for cutting an occasional corner.
Perhaps he could be excused for his excessive zeal.
Khabibulin could be excused for feeling the same way.
Fans might be excused for hoping that Lackey would miss a few starts as well.
You'd be excused for wondering what all the fuss is about.
Critics could be excused for feeling like the last in line at the buffet.
But consumers may be excused for believing that it is November and Veterans Day is approaching.
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These days, Lithuanians could be excused for feeling a squirm of anxiety.
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