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

"I beg your pardon," he replied haughtily, "I am a Black man from Nigeria."

From Time Magazine Archive

Sylvester, who is from Montclair, N.J., was puzzled: "I beg your pardon?"

From Time Magazine Archive

He climbs into his neighbor's garden And smiles and says, "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