apologetically

Example Sentences

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But they couldn’t do that, one doctor said apologetically, sighing deeply.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Smiling apologetically, he tells us: "I'm keeping her waiting for you guys and this interview."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"I don't have any words", she said apologetically and with a smile.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He only reveals further ignorance when Jay’s clarification—it’s James Baldwin he refers to—leads Leigh to add apologetically: “I don’t know all the Baldwin brothers by name. Was he the one in ‘Sliver’?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“I think it’s Mr. Beiderman,” Miss Josie said apologetically.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser