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I'm sorry

INTERJECTION
excuse me
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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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

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

"And this changes the course of the game. And at this level, I'm sorry but this cannot happen."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Noting that his parents were married for 63 years, Trump turned to Melania during the speech and remarked: "That's a record we won't be able to match, darling, I'm sorry."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“She’s done it before, I think. She’s done lots of strange things. I’m sorry she did that. Jessica has her ways of dealing with what happened I guess.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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