apologizing
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the sheriff opened his late-morning news briefing by apologizing for any confusion he might have caused about the department’s theory of the case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
In a bid to unite the right before the convention, Flavio this week posted a video apologizing to Michelle, who quickly accepted the gesture of reconciliation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Video of the incident showed Smith apologizing to Jackson shortly afterward, saying he was acting in character and believed the 25-year-old was a “worker,” meaning he was involved in the wrestling show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The terrible news began with a knock on my front door: My neighbor, doing his best hat-in-hand routine while holding a driver’s side mirror, kept on apologizing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
“Sorry,” she said, as if she were apologizing to me that I got only one vote.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
