mea culpa
Example Sentences
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After I published a mea culpa, I never believed anyone would care.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
That led Judge Perry to retort: “You are significantly undercutting your mea culpa here by standing behind the charges and continuing to vilify these particular defendants.”
From Slate • May 22, 2026
The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"Normally, when presidents realise they are angering the public, they pull back and have some kind of mea culpa," Rowland said.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Not only did she have to deliver the biggest mea culpa in NASA's history, every second of it would be remembered forever.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
