How To Use Apologise In A Sentence

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Times, Sunday Times
He has apologised for critical remarks he made about the referee.
At an emotional news conference, members of the women's eight apologised for breaking national Olympic rules and expressed regret at condemning their team mate.
But he sent me a really nice email saying sorry and it takes a proper person to apologise. The Sun
For the first time it would also reveal all cases that had been "rectified", the practice by which MPs can avoid publication of judgments in less serious cases if they apologise. Supreme court rules expenses MPs must face trial

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In court, both defendants apologised. Times, Sunday Times
The match really was played in the best possible way: mistimed tackles were acknowledged and apologised for, yet no one held back a thing. Times, Sunday Times
‘He apologised and was really regretful even though he was not involved in the actual attack,’ he said.
I just want them to admit what they have done and apologise for causing the death of my husband.
She grounded me, and told me I had to come over and apologise.
I apologise for the lack of preamble to yesterday's last post.
He apologises for being a bit dazed; he was here till 3am the night before.
I can see how the functional-notional approach can be seen as prescriptive, in the sense of several decontextualised culturally specific sentences “this is how we apologise, this is how we complain etc.” S is for “Strategies” « An A-Z of ELT
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Sun
My heart goes out to this lady and I would apologise to her for this attack on her person.
Mr. Wilson, standing butt naked and covered from head to toe in slime before a joint meeting of Congress, should apologise to the President and the American people for his crude and childish behavior. First on the Ticker: GOP heckler blasted by 2010 challenger
As it was evident that the dhow was a lawful trader, Rhymer apologised to the captain, and stepping into his boat pulled for the shore, while the dhow sailed on her course. Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade
Edwin van der Sar, 39, had nothing to apologise for, but the veteran understandably does not dominate the goalmouth.
The comments provoked widespread criticism, and she apologised. Times, Sunday Times
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers. Times, Sunday Times
Firstly, I apologise to Ira Gershwin for mangling his lyrics to create the title of this article!
Lastly I apologise to those of you that I upset, no offence was intended.
We are happy to clarify the position and apologise for the error and any embarrassment caused. Times, Sunday Times
I apologise to any purists in case the following suggestion is seen as something of a sacrilege, but can I ask you to help us in calling all Yorkshire poets, rhymesters, bards, balladeers and singers to help us save our pub?
When we talk about this, he becomes introspective, genuinely unsure if he had anything to apologise for or rather a lot. Times, Sunday Times
--- but I humbled myself, and apologised to Redcowl; for, even in my younger days, I was no friend to the monomachia, or duel, and would rather walk with Sir Priest than with Sir Knight --- I care not who knows so much of my valour. The Antiquary
‘I apologise for this misjudgement and the lapse in my usually high standards,’ said Councillor Reid.
I was mortified and apologised profusely to Button's adviser.
The supermarket giant has apologised after trying to poach top chefs from some of Manchester's best restaurants.
I should apologise, but I'm not going to - because if, like me, you're a non-driver and you live in London, the tube is still the primary way of getting around, and thus you're faced with its decaying and troublesome service every day.
Even though I've bought the MINIMUM of luggage for these two weeks I still have to apologise anytime someone trips over a hatbox or two.
The announcer apologised for the delay.
In the match programme yesterday he apologised for that indiscretion and claimed he was ‘under severe pressure’ at the time.
If he really called the policewoman a 'f ... gorilla' he should be man enough to admit it and apologise," McIntosh said. ANC Daily News Briefing
If we've come to the point where the banterers are having to explain and apologise for their jokes, then presumably the joy of the thing – the roaring of rape humour across a crowded internet, that beery, leery, Friday-night amour – has been lost? The joke's on them
You should never apologise for your taste in music, literature, etc - no matter how dodgy!
If she wants to plead good reason on this occasion, she also needs to apologise.
But he should still apologise for his idiotic, crass comments. The Sun
I should say he observed the rules punctiliously and if there has been a technical infringement I am sure he will have apologised.
She was also angered that police chiefs had not apologised for the way the case had been handled.
Vic made a pathetic attempt to apologise.
When the sommelier brought the wine, he apologised it was still a bit cold. Times, Sunday Times
‘A samurai apologises for his sins by performing hara-kiri,’ Mr Nambu told the Japan Times.
He apologised for keeping me waiting (although it was our photographer who had delayed him) and swiftly swept away his papers to make way for me.
If I worried any policyholders unnecessarily, then I must apologise.
He later apologised saying he 'flubbed the line'. The Sun
It apologised, and agreed to accept payment in two instalments. Times, Sunday Times
We expect the two leaders at today's Press conference to apologise to their members for misguiding them on the matter or explain in simple terms what they meant when they made alarming statements that the pay tax would go up.
Please can you apologise to the restaurant and tell them that I will no longer be able to work there. Times, Sunday Times
Bad laws are there to be broken and no one with a smidgen of self respect and national pride should apologise to anyone for taking a stand against such bunkum.
It is a reapply moody air conditioner freeze up homes that can apologise their contravention molly for cabins and quietly forge the facials of aging, as in outrig and tightness. Wii-volution
I am not going to apologise for what may appear to be more heteronormative homo-social blindness to one's own horizon of intelligibility.
The cricket fan, who has put in so much time and passion supporting the Indian team, has never been apologised to for all those matches that were fixed all those years.
Yorkston apologises profusely for only playing six songs, but while the set seems a little truncated, he still manages to conjure up some moments of real magic.
It agreed it should meet the full fare, apologised for the misunderstanding and has paid the outstanding 67. Times, Sunday Times
My literary and academic background was something, I often felt, I was expected to apologise for.
British driving ace says sorry over stunt FORMULA One driver Lewis Hamilton has apologised for his "hoon" antics in a letter to a magistrate who fined him for doing a burnout as he left the AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories
In the foreword to his latest book, the Brazilian author apologises to his readers.
Shekhar initially apologised over the surveillance and offered a joint parliamentary inquiry.
And that would have been the end of it, had Jackie O not thrown a hissy, demanding the band apologise.
One big guy who introduced himself as a 1st kyu apologised for the fact that we were not allowed to go on the mat, we spoke about techniques and our differences, he asked about a technique that we called Nikkyo, he tried to apply the technique on me, nothing!, Aikido in the UK – the Beginning « English Lesson Plans « Free Lesson Plans « Literacy News
I do not think I actually said that, but if you misunderstood me, I apologise.
Saber Kushour apologises as he asks his guests to move the plastic chairs on his breeze-block balcony a little closer to the door to his house. Saber Kushour: 'My conviction for "rape by deception" has ruined my life'
No doubt, had you been there, you would only have seen ten brave freedom activists being ‘attacked’ by 500 stationery and silent Christians, but I refuse to apologise for excercising my democratic freedom. Abortion and Control
The refusal of the cop to apologise is stupid and racist. Police group: Obama should apologize
We apologise for publishing misleading information. The Sun
You must put aside your pride and apologise to him.
The local board of education has apologised and is engaged in a painful process of self-examination. Times, Sunday Times
This caused an angry confrontation and Minton apologised for his deceit.
He was angrily jeered when he refused to apologise, and instead expressed his ‘regret’.
He didn't apologise and just grunted and looked me up and down. The Sun
I felt pretty bad and was fully ready to accept the earful that was rightfully due my way and apologise for my out of order behaviour.
I guess I should also apologise to Nick D' Angelo for hijacking the Beats Per Minute show in 1989.
We sincerely apologise for any distress or offence it may have caused. Times, Sunday Times
I have apologised if I've got the information wrong and have corrected factual errors which will enable me to know the factual background.
Talking of storms, this interview is potentially a bit blowy for me, too: I once had to apologise to a Lady for falsely accusing her of being German (she is half-French and half-Russian and also a British citizen).
The hospital has finally apologised and the family has been awarded 17,500 in compensation. The Sun
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers. Times, Sunday Times
There is actually no truth whatsoever in this and we apologise to all.
Possibly the only speech ever to apologise simultaneously to a wife and to Accenture, it bore all the marks of modern confessional: breast-beating with one eye on the clapometer, references to therapy and Buddhism, and artful reminders of the brilliant career that led him into exotic temptations unknown to us mediocrities. Top stories from Times Online
No one should have to apologise for exhibiting a behaviour that is completely natural. Times, Sunday Times
An occasional benevolent Christian complied with his request to the extent of a dig with a stout boot under the rib; but every now and then, the furibund jarvey apologised to us for the slowness of our course by asking -- "Won't I serve him out when Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845
I think this is a disgraceful sham, and I won't apologise for having a problem with it.
Deduct 10 points for imagining that George might apologise to all concerned.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and financial losses the tenants have suffered. Times, Sunday Times
The post office has apologised to you for the inconvenience caused and the time it took to resolve your problem. Times, Sunday Times
Blackburn sent a written apology to the umpire in question and has since apologised personally to him.
On reflection whilst I stand by the thrust of that comment I would like to apologise for the intemperate use of words such as codswallop and and craven. Ben Stewart: An Apology
When your overtures are misconstrued, the prudent course is sometimes to apologise and withdraw.
They surely can't field like village green cricketers again - and I apologise now if that offends the weekend players who would have pouched five of the six dropped chances with their eyes shut.
No one should have to apologise for exhibiting a behaviour that is completely natural. Times, Sunday Times
As for the Sena, matters have gone too far for it to appear to be doing a climbdown on the issue, particularly with Shah Rukh refusing to "apologise" to Thackeray on the matter. Latest News Online - Express Indian
He could have admitted an error, apologised humbly and gone back with a grain of respect left.
But I'm not going to apologise for my begrudgery.
I appreciate that this is a very emotive and difficult subject to discuss openly, and I therefore apologise unreservedly if any part of my opinion has upset or offended you.
British Telecom has apologised after a petrol station worker being held by a knifeman couldn't raise the alarm because the phonelines were broken.
After a while a friendly doorkeeper appeared and apologised for the malfunction of the automatic door.
But we are not here to apologise for the standards that customers are increasingly demanding.
She is also formidable as she bandies insults with an opposing QC or apologises sweetly to the judge. SEA MUSIC
We apologise for any inconvenience caused," said the spokesman. Computing
Mr Mitchell has apologised for what he described as a careless oversight, and has repaid the money. Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news
I apologised laughingly for staring, I felt as if I was constantly just staring, trying to take in every physical aspect of this man for whom I had left my previous life without ever meeting.
I strongly feel that what has been written about him in your paper is a slur on his character and an insult to his profession, and that you should apologise to him in writing.
Then she apologised for her mask, which was indeed extraordinary, and said it was the custom of her people.
Local social services apologised for failings in the case. Times, Sunday Times
The company apologised to the court and said it has now introduced procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
I apologise for that and I intend him no discourtesy.
Many media commentators said they were "disturbed" or "revolted" by what they described as a choreographed attempt by the Socialist politician to apologise and launch a counter-offensive at the same time. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
The ministry failed to apologise for the serious errors last night. The Sun
Nobody is any longer asking them to apologise for the past: the demands for apology are now focused on the government.
It demonstrated the excesses that are possible in the present climate of confusion and for which the chief public prosecutor has apologised.
You like whatever you bloody well like, darling, and don't you dare apologise for it!
The man who created some of the most memorable images of the Sixties arrives early for his interview, then apologises for keeping me waiting.
He enters, apologises bluntly for keeping us waiting, and says he's extremely busy, so let's get on with it.
We apologise sincerely for this clerical error, and regret the confusion and inconvenience it has caused.
She waited four hours to see a triage nurse, who was utterly charming, apologised for the wait and put my friend on to a trolley. Times, Sunday Times
Thankfully the little scoundrels dropped Lucky and apologised before running off, but still - why try and steal my old cat?
Lewis has now been forced to abase himself in front of the world's media, and apologise for lying. Archive 2009-04-01
Who will apologise to the public for that colossal waste? The Sun
The hospital has finally apologised and the family has been awarded 17,500 in compensation. The Sun
We are happy to clarify the position and apologise for the error and any embarrassment caused. Times, Sunday Times
Director-General of Home Affairs Albert Mokoena on Thursday publicly apologised to 40 Chinese nuclear technicians - who had been working secretly in South Africa - for being "inconvenienced" by a December 3 police and immigration raid on the Atomic Energy ANC Daily News Briefing
Rather than apologise or back down, Mac grizzled over a Queen's Club ban that he incurred after insulting the chairman's wife on a practice court days after his 1984 win, and opted not play in the championship for six years.
You really must listen to these speeches, boring as they are, because when a Minister makes that sort of allegation it is unparliamentary and he should be required to withdraw and apologise.
We apologise for publishing misleading information. The Sun
We regret this implication and apologise to NCB for any distress caused.
He was not even gracious enough to apologise and did not do so until some time later when it became expedient, in terms of his public image, to offer a grudging and less than grovelling apology.
Blackburn sent a written apology to the umpire in question and has since apologised personally to him.
The manager also arrived to apologise, though he did not agree with my view that the fish was off.
The actor faced further indignity when his father apologised on his behalf, urging his son's legions of fans to forgive him. Times, Sunday Times
Saturday's losing team, meanwhile, apologised for one of the biggest soccer fiascos Germany has ever suffered, expressing shame and remorse for only their second ever World Cup qualifying defeat.
We are happy to clarify this and apologise for the distress caused. The Sun
But she apologised for an omission by the assistant director who failed to disclose the discovery of pupa shells in public pools.
The Echo deeply regrets the error and sincerely apologises to voters and candidates.
The comments provoked widespread criticism, and she apologised. Times, Sunday Times
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Sun
The following morning a very contrite, and hung-over rep made straight for Sunny to apologise profusely for his behaviour of the previous night.
After a public belting in the street, Effie dragged him back to the shop by his ear, forcing him to apologise to the shopkeeper and replace the lot.
The appalled actor instantly apologised and was clearly distraught to have offended. The Sun
It apologised and vowed to readmit her as soon as possible. The Sun
We apologise for a misunderstanding during the editing process. Times, Sunday Times
The company secretary has written to all the shareholders to apologise for the mistake.
First of all this week, I want to apologise on behalf of T4 for those of you who tuned in to watch Pop Beach Party last Sunday.
We have apologised for the inconvenience caused and are making sure that we put this right. Times, Sunday Times
I apologised and tried to see if the mirror would go back on as it was dangling from the body of the car by 3 thick metal cables but it wouldn't because the tape had lost its stickiness.
He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me.
He apologised for having failed to assess the extent of corruption and abuse of power.
It has refunded your money and also apologises for shoddy service. The Sun
Instead she decided that she would reason with him, apologise to him, then persuade him to go to bed.
I regard his statements that my word cannot be believed as offensive, and I would ask him to withdraw and apologise.
`I'd apologise on their behalf if that wouldn't sound like arrant nonsense. THE SCAR
I had no indication that people were unhappy with the method of consultation and I must apologise for it.
Police apologised after the bungled raid but advised the couple to get rid of the plant. The Sun
We are happy to clarify this and apologise for the distress caused. The Sun
HEALTH chiefs have apologised to the family of a gran whose cancer went undetected due to hospital blunders. The Sun
In my best and politest southern British accent, I profusely apologised and prostrated myself at the mercy of these cheeseparing economists.
Women born in the Sixties onwards are so unused to chivalry that we wouldn't know what to do with it if it bit us on the nose, apologised and draped its coat over that puddle we were about to step into.
Merton council has apologised to all telephone callers who may have experienced difficulties in trying to get through to the council following the recent dispatch of more than 80,000 council tax bills.
After the race, Rossi went to the Honda garage to apologise to Stoner for his mistake. The Repsol Honda rider shared his feelings after the two exchanged words.
She waited four hours to see a triage nurse, who was utterly charming, apologised for the wait and put my friend on to a trolley. Times, Sunday Times
Irish hospitals have only apologised for the trauma caused by media disclosures about post-mortem practices.
You must put aside your pride and apologise to him.
We oversimplified his argument in last week's report and incorrectly suggested he wanted the funding for the recreation centre, and apologise.
He apologised for not wearing a suit, but quickly made it clear that he was more formally attired than his normal dress of a T-shirt.
The Uniting Church, which represents former Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational denominations in Australia, has apologised unreservedly to children who suffered neglect and abuse in its institutions over the past century.
But he should still apologise for his idiotic, crass comments. The Sun
Not surprisingly, J. M.Coetzee is also considered a post-colonial (and also post-modern) writer who struggles to make sense and redress or apologise, if you will, for the trauma of colonialism in South Africa. Dreamer Idiot Tackles Postcolonialism
My literary and academic background was something, I often felt, I was expected to apologise for.
JAPAN - Japan officially apologises to North Korea for its occupation of the Korean peninsula from 1910 to 1945. 18 ANC Daily News Briefing
The only thing we could do was apologise and refund customers' money.
She has apologised to her fans over the furore about her apparent decision to wear fur, branding their concern regarding animal pelts "fair and applaudable".
We apologise for any thoughtless and offensive behaviour by these two pupils. Times, Sunday Times
Lady Isabella apologised politely, but briefly, for her intrusion, saying: 'My Lord O'Lerney, whose judgment is never in any danger, but where warped by his wish of giving pleasure, insists upon it that you will be less incommoded by a quick forced admission of me than of himself. Camilla
The hospital has finally apologised and the family has been awarded 17,500 in compensation. The Sun
Energy bosses have publicly apologised for the disruption to power supplies caused following an explosion at the main electricity substation in Witham.
What this clip shows is that it with a submissive rhetoric you can be mock racist but, there's such a internal reaction about anti-semitism because a majority of the world "who are silent anti-semitics" have not yet been submissive and admitted to it, as nationalties apologised or confronted the reality unlike the resolution process that has occured with racism in general, Jews still have this issue to resolve, Little Britain reminds us that we still owe a debt to Judaism and it's world citizens, for the anti-semitism which lays dormant and unspoke in every area from government to boardroom, from the work place to the classromm, from the media to our homes, if as they have proved it is more uncomfortable an issue it is an issue that is yet to be resolved and Little Britain just reminded everybody. Aish Weekly Articles
I had to apologise profusely to an offended American after she called him a "seppo" to his face.
Where I agree with Derek (and I apologise for my earlier intemperant post) is that international law at this level and where it impinges directly on matters of national security is of limited utility in all of this anyway. On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...
Bosses apologised, saying the data was on the laptops due to computer failure. The Sun
And Matt would simply apologise and say he thought I knew, and in such a way that I'd look unprofessional for not having known. SUMMER OF SECRETS
He apologised for the situation and then flannelled on about ramping up production, being victims of their own success, and how they could manage the problem.
The Observer has had to apologise for saying the handsome town of North Shields is in Northumbria.
I truly do apologise if you are growing weary of this topic, but really: you only have yourself to blame.
We are happy to set the record straight, as we did in our News section last week, and apologise for the inaccuracies.
We now accept that these reports are completely untrue and we apologise. The Sun
I have taken offence to the statement that a lie was told, and I ask for it to be withdrawn and apologised for.
Jennings said they were hers and the lance corporal apologised and put them down again.
I am sorry that they will not apologise for the unnecessary anxiety they are causing blameless people. Times, Sunday Times
They apologised as they fidgeted with the bags and behaved as well as they could but lost their nerve on the odd occasion.
If he is a good neighbour, he will apologise and make such restitution as is possible. Times, Sunday Times
Today a spokesman for the council said contractors were working to determine the extent and nature of the subsidence and apologised for the inconvenience caused to drivers.
Of course, we want this to be with their consent, but where that consent is not forthcoming we do not apologise for granting local authorities powers to secure occupation without the need to obtain consent. Boing Boing: October 16, 2005 - October 22, 2005 Archives
Koda apologised, starting to move but not releasing his hold on Jamie's hand.
They said there was no policy of one pillow per bed and apologised if she was told this. The Sun
The hospital has finally apologised and the family has been awarded 17,500 in compensation. The Sun
I apologise profusely - to all concerned, I was very drunk and it is never a good idea to mix beer, double vodkas and wine.
The chain apologised after the problem led to long queues and angry scenes at checkouts across the country. Times, Sunday Times
He also apologised to a restaurant for quitting his part-time job. Times, Sunday Times
The force has apologised for the failings in the investigation and the distress and anguish that this has caused. Times, Sunday Times
The screen of the cash dispenser displays the ironic message, ‘We apologise for the inconvenience, but this machine does not dispense cash at the moment.’

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