mea culpa
Example Sentences
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In his mea culpa over the event, LemonLime’s Zietz wrote that interviews were available to “everyone regardless.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
We’ve already done one mea culpa this week and don’t want to set ourselves up for another, but: This is supremely unlikely, for basically every reason.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2026
Three months later, I published a mea culpa, in which I renounced my support for Trump and apologized for my hurtful deeds and rhetoric.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
I'm not blaming anyone for this state of affairs, mind you; nor merely crying mea culpa.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
