I beg your pardon

Example Sentences

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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

I beg your pardon for my so many words .'.

From Time Magazine Archive

Recollecting herself, she said: "I beg your pardon, Mr. Simmons, I am interrupting you."

From Time Magazine Archive

"I beg your pardon?" exclaimed an incredulous Jones.

From Time Magazine Archive

“I’m sorry. It was presumptuous to come here and I beg your pardon, but I swear to you I meant no disrespect. I only wanted to help you.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor