apologize for
idiom
: to offer a defense or excuse or admission of fault for (something)
—used in negative statements
She doesn't apologize for her lifestyle.
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Soon after his appearance on the postgame show, Robinson took to social media to apologize for using the phrase.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Soon after, a publicist for the event approached my group to apologize for the delay.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Former President Yoon's People Power Party (PPP), now in opposition, was torn over whether to apologize for Yoon's self-coup, as military and police chiefs have done.
—NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
But in this league, never apologize for any hay made while the sun’s shining on your backside.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Soon after, a publicist for the event approached my group to apologize for the delay.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Former President Yoon's People Power Party (PPP), now in opposition, was torn over whether to apologize for Yoon's self-coup, as military and police chiefs have done.
—NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
But in this league, never apologize for any hay made while the sun’s shining on your backside.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for apologize for
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“Apologize for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apologize%20for. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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