apologies

Example Sentences

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Ramos has spent decades denouncing military and police killings, leading to international outcry over abuses that he uncovered and even earning government apologies.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Seymour made no apologies for selling himself as a public servant while simultaneously seeking more power.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Despite Nowell's complaint, and the apologies and reassurance from staff that training would take place to ensure it would not happen again, it did.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

An artist wears out his welcome when apologies begin to feel performative rather than meaningful, and when harmful behavior continues to overshadow his work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

My mother who had started to mumble apologies was quiet.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya