Example Sentences

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When that happens, Ms. Sherrill will blame the utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

If you’re making a thing that exists already in some way, then then no one will blame you for doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

British media reported that the government will blame “hostile and malign actors” but will not name the country it believes is responsible.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

The communities “are very angry because of the destruction of their livelihoods resulting from the obsoleteness of Shell’s equipment and are concerned the regulator and Shell will blame sabotage by the residents,” Dumnamene said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2023

“No one will blame you. I’ll tell everyone I got it from a dervish.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri