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

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

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

Please excuse me while I go coat shopping.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 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

“Please excuse me, but didn’t you say your mother was dead?” inquired Oppah.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer