apologetically
Example Sentences
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But they couldn’t do that, one doctor said apologetically, sighing deeply.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
"I don't have any words", she said apologetically and with a smile.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
“Everything seems to take so much longer since I retired,” I told Karen apologetically as I showed her the results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
“This is what happens,” he says, almost apologetically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2025
“That wasn’t there before,” Elodin said apologetically as he pulled his feet free of the grey sand.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
