take the blame for

Example Sentences

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Sturgeon was emotional, but defiant in her repeated statements that she didn't know anything untoward - and must not take the blame for Murrell's crimes.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“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

Meanwhile, Brooke decides to take the blame for scandals threatening to destroy Pat and Chase’s careers, then has a romantic reunion with Lance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 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

They were both up there when that happened, and they both got to take the blame for what happened.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones