Sentence examples for excuse to avoid from inspiring English sources

Either was a good excuse to avoid work.

It may sound like an excuse to avoid sex.

"The Ravitch plan can't be used as an excuse to avoid cutting spending," Ms. Lynam said.

The report illuminated the kind of behavior the church was willing to excuse to avoid scandal.

In truth, many of the candidates are eager for an excuse to avoid the state's caucus.

It's not that he was in search of an excuse to avoid camp.

"The immigration debate should not be used as an excuse to avoid other reforms".

Have a day off and think of a better excuse to avoid Terry".

But Congressional aides said Mr. Lay had been looking for an excuse to avoid testifying.

There can now be no excuse to avoid taking up the Shays-Meehan bill this week.

"You're using this conspiracy theory as an excuse to avoid sex with me".