put the blame on
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The Austrian defended his players for their poor run as he put the blame on his superiors for not arming him with a stronger squad.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
Since then, spokesmen have since tried to put the blame on Adm.
From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2025
Macias said environmental issues have contributed to long delays and put the blame on a “small group of individuals not wanting to see it completed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2025
Rwanda has not denied this, but the country's leaders put the blame on the DR Congo for the current conflict.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2025
He could at once put the blame on Julius, but that might rebound against him later.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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