apologies

Example Sentences

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With apologies to Bette Midler, you should hear the gravitas Leto brings to calling his minions “the buttworms beneath my feet.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

If being an American of approximately liberal inclinations in the 21st century seems to require constant public apologies, some disgruntled Yanks actually are exploring their escape options.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The issue of Japan apologising for wartime atrocities has long been a sticking point in the two countries' relations, with China in the past criticising some of the apologies as insufficient.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Ramos has spent decades denouncing military and police killings, leading to international outcry over abuses that he uncovered and even earning government apologies.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Maya had thought of a thousand different things to say to her: apologies and confessions, tears and mea culpas, detailed explanations of how stupid Maya could be, how stubborn she was.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway