- present participle of apologize.
apologizing
Example Sentences
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People have gotten so used to preemptively apologizing for what they like that their mea culpas feel as reflexive as a sneeze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In a bid to unite the right before the convention, Flavio this week posted a video apologizing to Michelle, who quickly accepted the gesture of reconciliation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Bailey Zimmerman is apologizing after a warrant for the country singer’s arrest was issued following an incident at a New Mexico hotel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The case ended with the IRS formally apologizing to Griffin and pledging to improve data security.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
“I spent the entire morning apologizing to your mother for having spilled coffee all over her white chef coat. She finally agreed to let me buy her another one, and the rest is history.”
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
