blamed
Americanadjective
adverb
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Origin of blamed
Example Sentences
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Cortez blamed the city for not taking any permanent or lasting measures to prevent the ocean from spilling into the streets, such as putting in place a concrete barrier or reinforcing the seawall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
She blamed the Spanish government for failing to protect people like her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Tui apologised and blamed low water levels on the Danube, adding that customers continued their holidays on amended itineraries under its standard booking conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Whitney blamed the loss of their business in 2025 as a major stressor on their relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Even though the schoolteacher blamed Buddy, nobody had any proof, so Buddy went unpunished.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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