Synonym: apologia, excuse. Similar words: apologize, theology, biology, geology, ideology, technology, psychology, theological. Meaning: [ə'pɒlədʒɪ] n. 1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone 2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly 3. a poor example.
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151 A POLL-TAX payer has received an apology from Middlesbrough Council after an unexpected visit by the bailiffs.
152 And the woman, believed to be a pretty mum in her twenties, has accepted his apology.
153 Proponents of such a view owe us an apology for three avoidable Tory victories.
154 The first time Stepmother Edna hit me I was convinced it was a mistake and waited dumbly for an apology.
155 Nine days later I received a replacement booklet, a new Hyperion catalogue and a letter of apology.
156 Maturity is the ability to reap without apology and not complain when things don't go well. Jim Rohn
157 Callinicos' own apology about publishing yet another study of an over-worked subject not withstanding,(sentencedict.com) it remains an important contemporary debate.
158 I never thought she'd get the job. I guess I owe her an apology.
159 However, in appropriate cases an apology should be added to an adjudication.
160 She feels she deserves an apology after all the cruel things you said about her.
161 I make no apology or make no bones about being partisan.
162 The police chief issued an apology for the officer's behavior.
163 The show ended with an ovation from the audience and an apology from the singer.
164 This will involve some such task as giving an explanation of difficulties, requesting clarification, writing an apology, etc.
165 He leaned forward and slipped a hand into Nicola's jacket pockets, then gave her a brief look of apology.
166 He had forgotten to tell the cook to save some food for us, but he did not offer an apology.
167 Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never go. Robert Brault
168 Gates praised the report, but made no apology for the aggressive style and reputation of his force.
169 Then he gave a little nod, an apology for interrupting, and leaned the bike against the back porch.
170 If the AlomarHirschbeck rapprochement were to be achieved, it would only be the latest in a growing apology fad.
171 Although he pathetically offered me an apology, I remained adamant until we struck a compromise.
172 In his apology to the House subcommittee, Gingrich claimed he was simply guilty of a mistake.
173 I called again on Tuesday and received an apology from a senior sales rep.
174 Next time you communicate with your friend, express deep remorse and offer a groveling apology.
175 A taxi brought us to a boarding house she knew, and we're shown into an apology for a bedroom.
176 Lies Thousands of words of lies and not one word of apology from any of them.
177 Brosnan said he did not receive an apology from the band.
178 I think these people who said those hateful things about him owe him an apology.
179 On Monday, Stanford athletic director Ted Leland issued the written apology in response to numerous complaints about the performance.
180 Glynn said an apology already had been under discussion within the administration for several months.
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