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Recent Examples of mea culpa
Sturm offered a postgame mea culpa.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Yet Hiller’s latest equivocating mea culpa, with the now-familiar language of hardship and defeatism so unbecoming of a professional hockey team, rang unconvincing.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
His mea culpa included a statement from his own wife.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
This is not a mea culpa for last week’s Taste Test column—that Blade and Bow 30-year-old bourbon was just too old and didn’t taste that great.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Yet Hiller’s latest equivocating mea culpa, with the now-familiar language of hardship and defeatism so unbecoming of a professional hockey team, rang unconvincing.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
His mea culpa included a statement from his own wife.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
This is not a mea culpa for last week’s Taste Test column—that Blade and Bow 30-year-old bourbon was just too old and didn’t taste that great.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mea culpa
Noun
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Redzepi responded with a public apology posted on Saturday.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nonprofit news organization The Markup editor-in-chief Julia Angwin filed a class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday afternoon, right around the time Mehrotra issued his apology.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chaps coach Vickie Benson offered no excuses for the loss.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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With locations in both Brickell and Wynwood, this high-energy karaoke lounge is basically already in your backyard — no excuses.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tilahun Kebede, president of the South Ethiopia Regional State, expressed his sorrow over the disaster and urged residents to move to higher ground as rains continue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The series is about the horrific shock of unexpected sorrow, how death can divide families (or bring people together) and how navigating pain can alter perspectives and paths forward.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is only sadness that they're gone.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Osanmoh notes that although losing might elicit some feelings of sadness, disappointment, and even anger in kids of all ages, this outcome has serious value.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dolly Parton delivered a candid health update while kicking off the 2026 season at Dollywood, revealing grief took a physical toll after the death of her husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s a heartwarming idiocy to their pursuit, yet what festers underneath is their inability to process grief consciously and the fear that those who deem their existence meaningless might be right.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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After one KatyCat expressed feelings of distress on social media, the pop star showed up in their comments to send some love.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mea culpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mea%20culpa. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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