- present participle of apologize.
apologizing
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Traditionally, former colonial powers have skirted the issue, expressing regret for the industrial-scale human trafficking but never apologizing for fear that admitting guilt will open the door to a wave of compensation claims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
The king has acknowledged this reality but has stopped short of apologizing.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I ended up apologizing to him and explained the situation,” Wilson told reporters after the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
In 2019, Newsom issued an executive order apologizing on behalf of California for the history of “violence, maltreatment and neglect” against Native Americans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Maybe it’s her way of apologizing about our fight, or sympathizing about me not getting into art school.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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