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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But in this league, never apologize for any hay made while the sun’s shining on your backside.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
For goodness’ sake, should the soaring eagle apologize for its flight?
—Ariel Dumas, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Adams just shot up in the Rock Hall power rankings for a future induction, whether the Canadian government has to apologize for him or not.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Calzada then took to his Instagram story to apologize for his actions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
For goodness’ sake, should the soaring eagle apologize for its flight?
—Ariel Dumas, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Adams just shot up in the Rock Hall power rankings for a future induction, whether the Canadian government has to apologize for him or not.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Calzada then took to his Instagram story to apologize for his actions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 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 30 Nov. 2025.
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