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excuse me

INTERJECTION
pardon me
Synonyms


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Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to check if the singing cat has folded my sweaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Oh, excuse me: It makes me want to engage in an involuntary, partially liquid protein spill.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

Her 90-second viral clip, filmed at a driving range, shows her finish a swing as a male voice off-camera immediately chips in with an "excuse me".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

When he nearly knocked into a stool on stage, he said excuse me — a reflexive, almost apologetic, politeness that is part of his charm.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023

“Would you excuse me, Brady?” she said before rushing off.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings



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