apology
Example Sentences
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I mumbled an apology and was about to keep going when I caught a glimpse of their expressions and stopped.
From Literature
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Both the broadcaster and the arts charity released official apologies, and the BBC promised to investigate the matter.
From Salon
When Andie defends herself from the girls bullying her in her gym class and gets sent to the principal’s office for it, she refuses to offer a polite apology.
From Salon
Lee has sought to mend ties by stamping out such provocations, and has even suggested a rare apology may be warranted.
From Barron's
He wasn’t compelled to offer stuttering apologies for trespassing or to make a hasty, panicked retreat in the heroic fashion of his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.