Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
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He said the paper will apologise in an editorial in tomorrow paper.
2
It wants Israel to apologise and offer compensation to the victims' families.
3
He called me a few days later to apologise.' Photograph: PA Wire
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I'm sorry to say that I often apologise without really meaning it.
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The company said: We apologise for any upset this advert has caused.
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Vietnam War protestors call on government to apologise to the Vietnamese people.
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The same message was repeating: 'Achenbrite apologise...' She tapped it off again.
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I apologise, ladies and gentlemen, I meant to say, of course... Picnic!
9
Ms Harvie-Salter said the council called to apologise to her this morning.
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However, I cannot apologise for an intended insult where no intention existed.
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Officials say the group fabricated their story and should apologise to residents.
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I don't know what to say to this-if I should apologise, perhaps.
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The Sunday Times, which initially ran the report, was forced to apologise.
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Israel has expressed regret over the deaths but has refused to apologise.
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We can only apologise and hope for your understanding at this time.
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He called on the police minister to retract his assertions and apologise.
