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sorry

[sor-ee, sawr-ee] / ˈsɒr i, ˈsɔr i /




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I feel sorry for Mr. Elba—as of this week, Sir Idris—who is better than this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A spokesperson for TfL said they were sorry that Tuesday had been "difficult for customers and for London's business".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s just a vibe, a debate, a never-ending conversation amongst friends, and whoops, there go your ears, sorry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

If she hadn’t called him a coward, he might have felt sorry for her.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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