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apologize

[uh-pol-uh-jahyz] / əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz /


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If there’s a mishap, baristas need to LATTE: Listen, Apologize, Take action, Thank and Ensure satisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 20, 2025

In order for a fallen celebrity to successfully mount a comeback in Hollywood, a public mea culpa is usually necessary: Apologize for your past transgressions and the world will beat a path to your door.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

He also scored chart hits as an artist in his own right with songs including The Way I Are, Give It To Me, Apologize and Morning After Dark.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

Not Going to Apologize: I’m with you and your brother.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

“You are for-bidden to speak to me in that tone! Apologize at once.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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