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apologize

[uh-pol-uh-jahyz] / əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz /


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"Actually, I was wishing him the opposite of dead, but apologize if you found the image inappropriate," he wrote.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Kimmel has refused to apologize and remains defiant on air, pointing out on his Tuesday show that Donald made a quip about his own mortality to Melania during King Charles’ White House visit.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Some commenters’ called for Lea to apologize for her error, which she refuses to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“I would like to sincerely apologize to the court, my family, my peers and also the National Basketball Association,” said Jones, who was paid $21 million as a player.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“Dear Mrs. Apple, I apologize for not coming to tell you myself. By now you have heard about the change in the speaking schedule, I hope?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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