blamed

Example Sentences

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If this sounds like wishful thinking, you can hardly be blamed.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Many investors blamed Friday’s strong May jobs data for inspiring the carnage in markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The country’s intelligence agency blamed anti-China influences from abroad for stoking youth disillusionment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Weeks later, about 30,000 households in Kent and Sussex faced days of supply issues, which bosses blamed on freezing temperatures and Storm Goretti.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“That I wouldn’t have blamed you,” said Boaz.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny