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ex·tenu·at·ing [ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ, ekˈ-, Am -t̬-] ADJ attr form

ex·tenu·ate [ɪkˈstenjueɪt, ekˈ-] VB trans form

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to allow extenuating circumstances
mildernde Umstände zubilligen
verdict of guilty [with extenuating circumstances]
Schuldspruch m [mit mildernden Umständen]

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A decision was reached to limit the band to 5 years, 6 under extenuating circumstances and director approval.
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She was found guilty of the main charges, but extenuating circumstances led to her receiving a short prison sentence of a year and a day.
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The court and the jury did not take any extenuating circumstances into account.
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Every facility must complete and file a cost report on a yearly basis, with some extenuating circumstances requiring more frequent cost reports.
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There are no extenuating circumstances that suggest an exception should be made.
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He also acknowledged that extenuating circumstances may require slightly larger classes in some cases.
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Radio can take flight plans and give preflight briefings over the radio in extenuating circumstances.
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The judge reduced the penalty to its lowest limit due to the extenuating circumstance of no prior criminal records.
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He sees the world in black and white, with all criminals equally deserving of prison regardless of extenuating circumstances.
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However, there is no provision for extenuating circumstances to alter the prescribed punishment.
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