Excuse

The defendant's lawyer attempted to excuse his client's actions by highlighting a history of abuse.

The politician tried to excuse his controversial statement by saying it was taken out of context.

The cardboard box served as his excuse for a desk.

She used a hair tie as an excuse for a bracelet.

The makeshift bed of pillows and blankets was an excuse for a proper mattress.

The store-bought cake was an excuse for a homemade birthday dessert.

They offered an excuse of frozen pizza instead of homemade.

The small tent served as an excuse for a camping shelter.

The wooden plank served as his excuse for a balance beam.

He used a paperclip as an excuse for a missing button.

The pre-recorded video was an excuse for a live performance.

The cheap knockoff watch was just an excuse for a luxury timepiece.

The book became her excuse for a makeshift pillow.

The old bicycle was an excuse for a proper mode of transportation.

He used a plastic bag as an excuse for a raincoat.

He used a towel as an excuse for a picnic blanket.

The small rock became an excuse for a paperweight.

Please excuse my sister's rude behavior; she's been under a lot of stress lately.

Excuse me for interrupting, but I have a question.

I excuse his tardiness because he got caught in heavy traffic.

Excuse my ignorance, but I don't understand the concept.

I apologize for the inconvenience, but can you excuse the mess in my office?

They excuse their excessive spending by saying they deserve to treat themselves.

The politician tries to excuse his controversial statements as being taken out of context.

They excuse their excessive spending by saying it was a special occasion.

They excuse their unhealthy eating habits by arguing that they have fast metabolisms.

I have a doctor's appointment, so I need to excuse myself from the afternoon meeting.

I hope you can excuse my absence from the meeting.

The imitation leather jacket was an excuse for real leather.

The smartphone became his excuse for a portable gaming console.

She used a pillowcase as an excuse for a laundry bag.

The broken pencil became an excuse for not finishing the assignment.

They excuse their lack of exercise by claiming they are too busy.

Could you excuse me for a moment? I need to make a phone call.

Excuse the mess in the living room. We're still unpacking.

Excuse my interruption, but I have an important question to ask.