take the blame for

Example Sentences

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Sturgeon was emotional, but defiant in her repeated statements that she didn't know anything untoward - and must not take the blame for Murrell's crimes.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“I take the blame for the box out,” Bona said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

Hera will probably take the blame for this failure despite being under-resourced because that's just how things work in an office.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

The result, Professor Savoie said, is often situations like the recent backlogs in passport offices, as politicians had to take the blame for decisions in which they were neither involved nor even consulted.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

“I’ll take the blame for that one,” Macon said.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn