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apologetic

[uh-pol-uh-jet-ik] / əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk /


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Apologetic university officials say they want to do right by the brothers and at least reimburse their travel expenses and offer them VIP treatment on another tour.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2018

"As far as world attention on Mormonism goes, it's huge," says Scott Gordon, a former Mormon bishop and president of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research, which aims to counter misinformation about the Church.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2012

Apologetic but not penitent, Gable pretends to destroy the film.

From Time Magazine Archive

Apologetic city officials say they don't have a record of the request.

From Time Magazine Archive

And lastly, An Apologetic for them to the emperor Theodosius, to remove some sinister suspicions which his enemies had endeavored to give that prince against his sentiments in that work.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban




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