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apologetic

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


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The second note was apologetic, saying that she had died while captive and was "buried in nature now."

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The author seems almost apologetic for the decidedly dismal message she carries.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Too often, it arrives over-mashed and under-seasoned — pale, pasty, faintly apologetic.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2026

Cucurella was viewed as genuinely apologetic for failing to raise his concerns privately before speaking publicly.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

I’ve never seen a half-face look more apologetic.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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