blamed

Example Sentences

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On Apple’s last two earnings conference calls, Cook has blamed a lack of availability of advanced chips for Apple’s inability to meet customer demand for iPhones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Pete Hegseth is no Melvin Laird — Nixon’s defense secretary who was so incompetent as to be blamed for losing the Vietnam War.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Tshisekedi on Wednesday insisted that his priority was to restore peace through diplomacy before leaving office, but blamed Rwanda for obstructing progress.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The report, which was reviewed by The Times, blamed the issue on lax oversight and confusion among officers about when they were required to turn on their cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Because I know I shouldn’t have blamed her for what happened.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day