excuse me

Example Sentences

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Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to check if the singing cat has folded my sweaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Japanese, Swedish and Brazilian versions of the show — excuse me, “experiments” — have also led to successful relationships.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2024

As it turns out we have three outhouses, excuse me “Johns” to turn to as a potential replacement for the outgoing Mitch.

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024

Please excuse me while I go coat shopping.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

“Now, if you will excuse me, I have to fetch your poor orphan siblings.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket