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Phrases containing excuse¹, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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poor excuse
a weak, unconvincing, or inadequate reason
valid excuse
a legitimate and acceptable reason for something
weak excuse
a reason that is unlikely to be believed because it lacks conviction
convenient excuse
a reason that usefully allows someone to avoid an unwanted duty or situation
sorry excuse
a very poor or unconvincing reason offered to justify something
plausible excuse
a reason for an action or failure that seems believable