take the blame for

Example Sentences

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There was a discussion as to whether Mr Sharif or his brother Mr Malik should take the blame for Sara’s death, her father told the court.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

Davis must lead them with his two-way game and the kind of selflessness that led him to needlessly take the blame for that Utah loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2024

“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

Hera will probably take the blame for this failure despite being under-resourced because that's just how things work in an office.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

One of us has to swallow our pride and take the blame for the whole breakup.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman