blame
verb (used with object)
to hold responsible; find fault with; censure.
are blaming
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present progressiveof blame.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Experts are blaming the trend on a sharp increase in the noble false widow spider, which has been described as "the most dangerous spider breeding in Britain".
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
Now that they’ve run it into the ground, some investors are blaming dual-class voting structures for its and similar stocks’ woes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
“I’ve been feeling a mix of emotions. It’s definitely kind of infuriating that people are blaming us,” Oren said in an interview with The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025
Trump and Elon are blaming it on technical difficulties.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2024
Madame Ruelle whispers that occupation authorities are blaming the attack on an elaborate network of anti-occupation radio broadcasts.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
