apologetically
Example Sentences
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“It wasn’t pretty in the first half, I understand,” Chesney said, a bit apologetically, when asked about Saturday’s crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
He also admitted, apologetically, that he’d first seen her on Tinder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
But they couldn’t do that, one doctor said apologetically, sighing deeply.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
Smiling apologetically, he tells us: "I'm keeping her waiting for you guys and this interview."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
“Oh, okay, I’m sorry,” answered Ximena apologetically, her eyes open wide.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
