beg to be excused
Example Sentences
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I must beg to be excused from entering into a minute narration of the scene inside.
From Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment by John Shipp
I beg to be excused from telling that, sir; but I will tell you who it is I would not have.
From The Politician Out-Witted by Montrose Jonas Moses
"If I were Dora I should beg to be excused," returned the niece to whom she had spoken.
From The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna or, The Crew That Won by Gertrude W. Morrison
“I beg to be excused from your criticisms of Mr. Ralston.”
From 'Me--Smith' by Gayle Porter Hoskins
Nevertheless, I beg to be excused from attendance, as I am convinced that this time of international excitement and prejudice is unfit for the crystallization of new forms for the common life of the nations.
From New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 by Various
