excuse me

Example Sentences

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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

“By the way, Robert and Xochitl, the chemistry, excuse me? Excuse me? It was so wonderful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

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

“If you will excuse me now, I shall write Miss Mortimer at once and tell her the happy news.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood