1.   And few would deny either that need, not color or sex, is the only legitimate excuse for government intervention.

2.   And she had a legitimate excuse for not making the call herself.

3.   At least both had legitimate excuses.

4.   A major war was a legitimate excuse for massive borrowing.

5.   A legitimate excuse.

6.   But he conceded that his offerings could be abused by those with less legitimate excuses, like chronic oversleeping or lingering hangovers.

7.   But he concedes that his wares could easily be abused by those with less legitimate excuses, like chronic oversleeping or lingering hangovers.

8.   But lack of knowledge can no longer be a legitimate excuse.

9.   Excessive injuries to key personnel are a legitimate excuse.

10.   Fatigue, travel and little time to prepare for the Pacers give them legitimate excuses.