blamed

Example Sentences

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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

Leclerc said "today I look like an idiot" but blamed his Ferrari's brakes for the crash.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The country’s intelligence agency blamed anti-China influences from abroad for stoking youth disillusionment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She issued a press release in which she blamed the government for its own embarrassment.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling