apologize
verb (used without object)
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.
apologise
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a variation of
apologize.
Example Sentences
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“I apologise to all that were directly or indirectly affected, as well as to everyone who felt like we did not handle the situation like we should have,” Fürste wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
"We know this is hugely frustrating and apologise unreservedly," the organisation wrote on X.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Our system issue is now resolved, we are operating normally and working as hard as possible to clear the backlog of flights," it noted, adding "this is hugely frustrating and apologise unreservedly".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency has said: "If it is identified that there was negligence and there are criminal elements, I apologise, we cannot help."
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Oh, please—I didn’t mean you—but the whole thing,” explained Jane, hurrying after him to apologise.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
