I beg your pardon

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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 for my so many words .'.

From Time Magazine Archive

"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

“Oh! I beg your pardon, sir. I did not immediately recollect. Undoubtedly if you wish it, I will endeavour to persuade them both.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen