blamed
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Critics blamed doomsday rhetoric for radicalizing young men, while the movement itself, including Stop AI, denounced violence and tried pivoting to a gentler brand of advocacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
India said 10 of its nationals had been rescued and one remained missing after a strike early Sunday on a vessel off the coast of Oman, which the United States blamed on Iran.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
According to US media, Iran told American officials the attacks on tankers were a mistake and blamed a rogue internal group.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Newport Beach’s Police Assn. blamed social media for a viral “TikTok takeover,” though in that instance, it’s unknown how many posts were made or how the organizing took place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
When Danny decided to climb out the window and stand on the Finnegans’ roof, everyone blamed the stories about children flying on shadows and grabbing the tails of shooting stars.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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