How to Use extenuating in a Sentence

extenuating

adjective

• Swaps aren't all bad... When extenuating circumstances hit, airlines may be able to switch airports at your request, to make your journey smoother.
  — Cynthia Drescher, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Apr. 2018
• The money will be given to the individual listed as the next of kin of the deceased, but other arrangements will be made in extenuating circumstance such as divorce.
  — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 15 Aug. 2017
• Again, is low cholesterol the cause, or are there extenuating circumstances like severe chronic illness that contribute to low cholesterol?
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 13 Apr. 2023
• The Chicago White Sox also didn't get a representative into the game, but there were extenuating circumstances.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2023
• Clearly, the circumstances have been extenuating, yet no vote of confidence has been forthcoming.
  — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2017
• In each instance, the students saw repercussions for extenuating factors surrounding their assault, not for the assault themselves, such as being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  — Dakin Andone, CNN, 24 June 2017
• Attending the reunion is part of their contractual obligations, but Scandoval backlash, mental health issues and that TRO made for extenuating circumstances.
  — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2023
• Now, there are exceptions to this idea: pregnancy, injury, extenuating life circumstances...
  — Stacy London, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2020
• There was other extenuating evidence that was attached.
  — Fox News, 22 May 2018
• Eligible users can email [e-mail] noting extenuating financial circumstances due to the pandemic to receive free access until April 20.
  — Jazmin Goodwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2020
• So that means talking about your rate, and having a discussion about extenuating circumstances, such as lateness or if a child requires medical attention—although admittedly, talking to an adult about these topics can feel intimidating.
  — Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 July 2023
• Green Bay 41, Raiders 7 — These circumstances clearly qualify as extenuating.
  — Steve Kroner, SFChronicle.com, 14 Dec. 2019
• There certainly are extenuating circumstances to every situation.
  — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2023
• Obviously, extenuating circumstances prevented the MLB season from getting underway.
  — Joey Hayden, Dallas News, 4 May 2020

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2024