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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

The little girl took a step forward, caught her frock in both hands as if about to make a curtsy, rose upon her toes, and said in a prim voice, "I beg your pardon."

From Time Magazine Archive

"I beg your pardon?" exclaimed an incredulous Jones.

From Time Magazine Archive

“I’m sorry. It was presumptuous to come here and I beg your pardon, but I swear to you I meant no disrespect. I only wanted to help you.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor