| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "This is kind of a big favor ... " | LA Times Daily | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Disclaimer before an uncomfortable question | New York Times | 24 Feb 2024 |
| "Apologies for bothering you ..." | ||
| "Apologies for bothering you …" | New York Times | 20 Dec 2023 |
| "Gotta broach a difficult question ..." | Universal | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 'Forgive the question ...' | New York Times | 12 Apr 2019 |
| "Forgive the question ..." |