I'm sorry

Example Sentences

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Asked by federal judge Theodore Chuang if he was guilty, the 77-year-old veteran diplomat replied: "I am, Your Honor, and I'm sorry for it."

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

In retrospect, I’m sorry and ashamed that I never spoke with Charles R. I also never saw anyone else do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Stormzy commented on the post, saying "I'm sorry bro", while former X-Factor star Williams wrote: "Sending you and your family strength and prayers..."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And then it falls on Justices Jackson and Sotomayor to be like, I’m sorry, what is the standard here?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“I haven’t said yet, but I’m … I’m sorry for your loss. It can’t be easy to plan an entire trip when your mother passed just a few weeks back.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer