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apology

[uh-pol-uh-jee] / əˈpɒl ə dʒi /


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Peacock acknowledged the sneaker brand’s apology, but added that “must come with accountability.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

On Thursday, the athlete issued an apology on Instagram, saying she regrets not stepping off the track.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Sister Anna Maria Doolan, safeguarding lead for the Sisters of Nazareth, said the order welcomed and supported the government's apology for forced adoptions.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

The public scrutiny became so intense that Sneider posted an apology tweet, writing, “I am sorry to Ms. Navarrette, who was and will continue to be treated fairly, despite previous comments suggesting otherwise.”

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

She’d accepted her apology, but that didn't matter to the others now that the news-boxes had reported about the incident.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

You would also be relying on the restaurant management not to spill the beans — apologies once again for the pun — to regular customers and employees.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

But not accounting for Galliano’s 15 years of sobriety, his frank apologies, and his continued remorse is somewhat unnerving.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

Good Good and Callaway removed the video and issued several apologies, but they couldn’t quell the blowback.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

The “OG influencer” said that he attempted to make amends with some of the celebrities he targeted, including Britney Spears and Khloé Kardashian, whom he said were receptive to his apologies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

“Mrs. Jackson, again, my sincerest apologies that we haven’t spoken before today.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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