to blame

phrase

: at fault : responsible
says he's not to blame for the accident

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Villa may wish to blame bad luck for two of their players having to leave the field injured (in addition to Maatsen, Pau Torres had to be replaced in the first half). Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Research suggests that – for a significant number of those diagnosed with autism – a genetic cause may be to blame. Anna Rodin, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Either way, a few tests can reveal more than immediately upgrading whatever piece of the network happens to be easiest to blame. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Sep. 2026 In February, the reality star discovered that her 20-year-old were to blame for her medical issues. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to blame

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“To blame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20blame. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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