I beg your pardon

Example Sentences

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“The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I was aware—‘no, sir.’ … ‘sir, I was too plain; I beg your pardon.’

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2016

Then he turned back to his chess board and said to the man he was playing with, "I beg your pardon ... is it my move?"

From Time Magazine Archive

I beg your pardon for my so many words .'.

From Time Magazine Archive

He climbs into his neighbor's garden And smiles and says, "I beg your pardon."

From Time Magazine Archive

"I beg your pardon, Father, Mother," said Tristran, "but I shall be leaving the village tonight. I may be gone for some time."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman