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apology

[uh-pol-uh-jee] / əˈpɒl ə dʒi /


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Mr. Barnett, who has written adaptations of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and “Rumpelstiltskin,” is clearly steeped in the grand tradition of fairy-tale villains getting their comeuppance without apology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The remarks follow Olson’s public apology to Rodriguez for a comment he had made on social media that was perceived as disrespectful to the late-night TV star.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Several African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

In the first public response from Pyongyang, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korea "even called for an apology" and added it is "really despicable".

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Burr was now demanding a general apology for all past indiscretions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

With all apologies to David Lynch, in “That Thing You Do!” the film isn’t the thing.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

"We must offer our apologies to the athletes and others affected by these inconveniences," said Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa, who is also acting chairman of the local organising committee.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Some of the women tell us they have had formal apologies from the trust, but all say that, more than anything, they want answers as to who was responsible for the failures in their care.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

The group also tagged Sheeran, claiming that “concert goers are owed apologies and refunds.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

The first and last things she gave to her daughter were apologies.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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