Example Sentences

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It was early last year, remember, that Carroll and Seahawks general manager John Schneider were apologizing for the way they handled the release of six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

But he still spoke as if he were apologizing to me.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023

Before the encounter ended, the aggressors were apologizing and offering Yam and another journalist energy drinks, and requesting that they pose for selfies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2022

“I think some of the people who were apologizing had a lot of other things in their lives to feel guilty about that had nothing to do with Hoffman,” he told me.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2017

“Sorry,” she said, as if she were apologizing to me that I got only one vote.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott