1
The engine gave an almost apologetic rattle and shuddered to its death.
2
Meanwhile, in the hospitality area an understated, almost apologetic air prevailed.
3
This was typified by Beattie's almost apologetic gesture when he scored the fifth.
4
He put his arm about her with an air that was almost apologetic.
5
The imperious golden boy of yore cut an almost apologetic figure.
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He paused for a moment, then gave himself an almost apologetic shake and continued.
7
All his old assurance had vanished, and his answers were almost apologetic in tone.
8
Mark Foil looked up from the diary and gave Nora an almost apologetic glance.
9
He gave a small nod, and an almost apologetic shrug.
10
In his own statement, Murphy seemed almost apologetic for bowing out of the show.
11
His voice was soft and drawling, his manner almost apologetic.
12
They seemed almost apologetic about being so far ahead.
13
Worried, Orman went to the walk-in clinic of the hospital, almost apologetic about his complaints.
14
Robert Turold gave this explanation with averted face, in a tone which sounded almost apologetic.
15
She paused and gave a small, almost apologetic shrug.
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Her voice was softer now, almost apologetic in tone.
