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apologize

[uh-pol-uh-jahyz] / əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz /


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A market betting on whether Rana would apologize for making his allegations had a 3% likelihood and a volume of $242,921 the same day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

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

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Cora was rehired as Boston’s manager after serving his suspension, stating he would apologize for the rest of his life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have—” He breaks off, trying to figure out what to apologize for.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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