Her extenuative explanation failed to sway the committee, which remained unconvinced by her reasons.

Given the harsh conditions the crew faced, their mistake was extenuable and did not warrant severe punishment.

The extenuator at the hearing argued that the defendant's mistake was a momentary lapse caused by stress, not a deliberate crime.

The defense presented several extenuators during the trial to explain the defendant's actions.

The judge reduced the sentence after considering an extenuating circumstance presented by the defense.

The board agreed to postpone the decision because of extenuating circumstances affecting the applicant's family.