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apologise

  • a variation of apologize.
    apologize
    verb (used without object)
    to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.

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To parents who have been affected by "administrative mistakes... where we have made life difficult for our customers - I absolutely apologise for that", he added.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

"The Italian had twice attracted interest from City before walking out on Chelsa. Ultimately, Maresca got his move but was also forced to apologise on Instagram and pay an undisclosed sum to Chelsea."

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Australia's opposition leader has called for Albanese to apologise over the "insulting" comments.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Albanese later issued a public apology, saying: "I apologise unequivocally for the comments".

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

If this seems a bit obvious to you, I apologise.

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