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 defendant's remorse was mentioned in extenuation of the sentence.

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.

Thou extenuatedst the offense with gentle excuses, yet the townsfolk remained unconvinced.

Though thou extenuatest thy misdeeds with eloquent excuses, the verdict of conscience condemns thee still.

When all evidence seemed against him, the compassionate counsel extenuateth his transgression by recounting the hardships of his youth.