I beg your pardon

Example Sentences

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“I beg your pardon, madam,” the man said to Mother, “I have made some mistake; can you direct me to the rooms where the ‘spiritual manifestations’ are shown?”

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“I beg your pardon. What’s in my trunk is none of your business.”

From Literature

“I beg your pardon,” she said firmly, “but if I am going to be sailing among you, surely you can tell me the name of the ship.”

From Literature

“I beg your pardon. Lady Constance must have mentioned it to me in passing. You know how she likes to gossip about the servants.”

From Literature

“Pardon me, I must get to the chicken coop....Excuse me, I beg your pardon....”

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