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

Then he turned back to his chess board and said to the man he was playing with, "I beg your pardon ... is it my move?"

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

The little girl took a step forward, caught her frock in both hands as if about to make a curtsy, rose upon her toes, and said in a prim voice, "I beg your pardon."

From Time Magazine Archive

"I beg your pardon," said Mr. McKee with dignity, "I didn't know I was touching it."

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald