apologetic
Example Sentences
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When Danny came out into the alley with his own fistful of nails, I gave James a strained, apologetic smile.
From Literature
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I get giddy couples asking for champagne delivery, and apologetic businessmen telephoning home to announce their delayed arrivals, and tired mothers searching for all-night chemists to provide cough syrup for sick children.
From Literature
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That extra marbling translates into depth, tenderness and a loaf that tastes intentional rather than apologetic.
From Salon
He sounded bored of repeating the story we’d all had drummed into us, and I felt guilty and apologetic.
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He rushed over to steer Magic out of C.C.’s room at once, giving C.C. a weak apologetic smile before closing the door shut.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.