apology
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Harrods, which since 2010 has been owned by the sovereign-wealth fund of Qatar, issued a public apology in 2024 and said it was appalled by the abuse allegations against Al Fayed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Until his victim’s sister read his apology letter, visited him, and advocated for his release, he told me, “I used to worry about that all the time.”
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
We may see a statement that will include an apology and a promise of change.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The controversy prompted a public apology and the one-off early closure of the chain's more than 2,000 stores nationwide for staff education in June.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s just like Mom with her apology at the panel—to my parents, I’ve dirtied the name Meyer, and they’re desperate to prove it’s only me who’s bad.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
In a statement posted to social media, the KFA said: "We offer our deepest apologies for the disappointment and concern caused by the various controversies."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Skubal made no apologies about the butterflies he was feeling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The “OG influencer” said that he attempted to make amends with some of the celebrities he targeted, including Britney Spears and Khloé Kardashian, whom he said were receptive to his apologies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
If she’s facing a problem, apologies are issued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
They arrive in a blubbery, excited tornado of relief and weepy apologies and hugs and more hugs.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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