1.   And we are neither amused by adolescent sexual appetites nor inclined to excuse mysogynistic behavior that previous generations of women were willing to overlook.

2.   And while their friends say that this does not excuse criminal behavior, it does place them in a fuller, sadder context.

3.   Bellamy and other experts say that too much violent behavior is excused in the name of culture and religion.

4.   Did he try to excuse his behavior by pointing out that other politicians in the past also have made inflammatory remarks?

5.   If the cause is liberal enough, or correct enough, bad behavior is excused, condoned, and, sometimes, ignored.

6.   In the Rose Garden, the president said his wife clearly never meant to suggest that his upbringing somehow excused his behavior.

7.   Morris is never satisfied with his role or the number of plays designed for him, but he had played a splendid game and Beard seemingly excused his behavior.

8.   Recruiters excuse behavior more serious than youthful indulgence in marijuana or cocaine.

9.   That would not excuse his behavior but it may help explain it.

10.   The generational difference, some say, excuses his behavior.