blamed

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When confronted with the allegations, she denied them and blamed her law clerk, claiming the clerk made it up in retaliation for a poor performance review.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Pratt, who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the fire, blamed Bass for the loss and said it triggered his entry into the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Many investors blamed Friday’s strong May jobs data for inspiring the carnage in markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Wadephul also in part blamed his country's late entry into the race for the two-year term on the Security Council.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Yet I must be honest, as my husband and sons have always been: the tannery cannot be blamed for every misfortune we suffered.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya