apologize

Example Sentences

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Many of the AI country tunes tap into the genre's archetype of the lone cowboy: a rugged, taciturn, plain-spoken man who, above all, refuses to apologize for simply existing.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Locals apologize for the trash piling up on street corners, as garbage pickup has halted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French. I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve,” Rousseau said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“I could do this all day, Kevin,” she said, “and I will until you apologize to Daniel.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness