apologetically
Example Sentences
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Smiling apologetically, he tells us: "I'm keeping her waiting for you guys and this interview."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
The Korean president wrote back apologetically, saying that she had inquired into the issue, but BTS was unable to accommodate more shows in Mexico during its world tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
"I don't have any words", she said apologetically and with a smile.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
He only reveals further ignorance when Jay’s clarification—it’s James Baldwin he refers to—leads Leigh to add apologetically: “I don’t know all the Baldwin brothers by name. Was he the one in ‘Sliver’?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
“It’s the idea of scrapes, that’s all,” said Blackavar apologetically.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
