| 1 | "That was an evasive answer," Matt said. | |
| 2 | I refuse to accuse Fuse of diffusing confusion. | |
| 3 | He gave an excuse of ill health for not attending the meeting. | |
| 4 | They refused to bend to the hijackers' demands. | |
| 5 | He made an excuse and did not come to the party this evening. |