Example Sentences

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While this letter was largely focused on AI, Pope Leo also included one of the strongest, most comprehensive apologies from the Vatican for the Catholic Church's role in slavery.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Earlier in 2025, it was forced to issue several apologies for "serious flaws" in the making of another documentary entitled "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone", broadcast last February.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Not a bad batting average, but with apologies to Mickey, no exceptions are allowed when it comes to rodent infestation and food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

With apologies to the Eagles, that’s the lesson of Beijing’s decision Monday to reverse Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI firm Manus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Maya had thought of a thousand different things to say to her: apologies and confessions, tears and mea culpas, detailed explanations of how stupid Maya could be, how stubborn she was.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway