blame
verb (used with object)
to hold responsible; find fault with; censure.
had blamed
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past perfectof blame.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The company had blamed the poor outlook on sputtering growth from its key branded-checkout product, which lets customers use PayPal when making online purchases, and poor internal execution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
In earlier bankruptcy filings, Dharod had blamed California and Carl’s Jr. for his stores’ struggles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
CME had blamed the outage on a cooling issue at a data center.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 28, 2025
He said suppliers had blamed reduced fishing quotas in the North Sea for the rise in the wholesale price of fish, but the government explained this year's deal maintains sustainable stock levels.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
Those he had blamed were still alive and well.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
