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

Instead, in a sign of the times that seems impossibly quaint in the harsh light of 2026, she issued a somber mea culpa.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Mr. Steyer has endorsed them, but it’s never too late for a mea culpa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Nuzzi’s aim in offering this account remains cloudy, but readers looking for a mea culpa won’t find it here.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

I'm not blaming anyone for this state of affairs, mind you; nor merely crying mea culpa.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison