blamed

Example Sentences

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When questioned about the spat with White, Clark became defensive and essentially blamed the media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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 National Election Commission apologised after 14 polling stations in Seoul ran out of ballot papers in an unprecedented mishap blamed on a failure to anticipate turnout.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

I blamed the police for ruining my evening and tried to imagine what I might have felt if I had seen the young woman fall.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris