I beg your pardon
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“The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I was aware—‘no, sir.’ … ‘sir, I was too plain; I beg your pardon.’
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2016
Sylvester, who is from Montclair, N.J., was puzzled: "I beg your pardon?"
From Time Magazine Archive
The little girl took a step forward, caught her frock in both hands as if about to make a curtsy, rose upon her toes, and said in a prim voice, "I beg your pardon."
From Time Magazine Archive
I beg your pardon for my so many words .'.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I beg your pardon?" said Grant through gritted teeth.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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