take the blame for

Example Sentences

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“That’s on everybody in this room. Everybody. Probably myself more, and I’ll take the blame for not having the group ready. Put it all on me. That’s fine. I’ll take that.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Kershaw wouldn’t let Outman take the blame for triggering an avalanche of Arizona offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023

The result, Professor Savoie said, is often situations like the recent backlogs in passport offices, as politicians had to take the blame for decisions in which they were neither involved nor even consulted.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

Yet Lloris cannot solely take the blame for Spurs' woes.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

“I’m sorry, Daddy,” Felicia says because she’s the kind that’s going to take the blame for everyone every time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett