Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

have apologized

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“I regret my hurtful comments. I have apologized to my colleague.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

“I have apologized to her privately, and I apologize to her publicly.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 18, 2025

“There were no injuries or widespread internet service outages. We’ve paid for the cable line’s repair for the customer and have apologized for the inconvenience this caused them.”

From Barron's Nov. 26, 2025

A handful of nations have apologized for their role in slavery, including the Netherlands.

From Seattle Times Aug. 24, 2023

I would have apologized, but it wouldn’t have helped.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri