Example Sentences

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Blaming lower rates, the Blue Owl BDC trimmed its next quarterly dividend payout, to 31 cents a share, from 37 cents in March.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Blaming the vetting process when Lord Mandelson's post-conviction relationship with Epstein was eminently searchable stretches credibility, however.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Blaming hip hop for these realities is like faulting a photograph for its subject matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Blaming China for taking the deal we offered is like blaming the pawn shop for buying your watch.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

Blaming my mother was the biggest mistake I’ve ever made.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers