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

As it turns out we have three outhouses, excuse me “Johns” to turn to as a potential replacement for the outgoing Mitch.

From Salon • Feb. 29, 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

So, excuse me if I can’t be bothered to remember that Bo Schemblecher lost five times in the ’70s in the Rose Bowl, or take the “Michigan vs. Everybody” mantras seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024

“That appears to be the end. And I’m afraid, if you’ll excuse me, I must be getting along. See you later at the Grand Chain, I hope. I’ll look out for you.”

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers