as in excuses
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways
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Recent Examples of apologies
The final report outlined 138 recommendations, including calling for public apologies from New Zealand’s government, as well as the pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury, heads of the Catholic and Anglican churches, respectively, who have condemned child abuse.
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Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The whole team learns from my honest admission of my own mistakes and apologies when necessary.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
With apologies to Bela Lugosi, Gary Oldman, Max Schreck and Frank Langella, among the many actors who have played Count Dracula (or versions of him), Christopher Lee is the greatest bloodsucker of them all.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Even after apologies are exchanged or agreements are made, there are often lingering feelings—hurt, frustration or confusion—that don’t magically disappear.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The Bears certainly owe no apologies for the team that appeared on their schedule and showed up in their home stadium.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2024
California joins several other states, including Florida, Virginia, and Alabama, which have also issued apologies.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2024
Garcia Glenn White's last words, moments White's last words were filled with apologies, thanks and prayers, including prayers for the prison administration, guards and his fellow inmates.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
When left alone, Petra apologies for freaking out and going behind Harper’s back.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The whole team learns from my honest admission of my own mistakes and apologies when necessary.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
With apologies to Bela Lugosi, Gary Oldman, Max Schreck and Frank Langella, among the many actors who have played Count Dracula (or versions of him), Christopher Lee is the greatest bloodsucker of them all.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Even after apologies are exchanged or agreements are made, there are often lingering feelings—hurt, frustration or confusion—that don’t magically disappear.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The Bears certainly owe no apologies for the team that appeared on their schedule and showed up in their home stadium.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2024
California joins several other states, including Florida, Virginia, and Alabama, which have also issued apologies.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2024
Garcia Glenn White's last words, moments White's last words were filled with apologies, thanks and prayers, including prayers for the prison administration, guards and his fellow inmates.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
When left alone, Petra apologies for freaking out and going behind Harper’s back.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Apologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologies. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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