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Meanings of almost apologetic in английском

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Usage of almost apologetic in английском
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The engine gave an almost apologetic rattle and shuddered to its death.
Storm front
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Meanwhile, in the hospitality area an understated, almost apologetic air prevailed.
The Guardian
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This was typified by Beattie's almost apologetic gesture when he scored the fifth.
The Guardian
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He put his arm about her with an air that was almost apologetic.
A Modern Chronicle — Volume 02
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The imperious golden boy of yore cut an almost apologetic figure.
The Guardian
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He paused for a moment, then gave himself an almost apologetic shake and continued.
A Beautiful Friendship
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All his old assurance had vanished, and his answers were almost apologetic in tone.
The Green Rust
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Mark Foil looked up from the diary and gave Nora an almost apologetic glance.
The hellfire club
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He gave a small nod, and an almost apologetic shrug.
Cerulean Sins
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In his own statement, Murphy seemed almost apologetic for bowing out of the show.
Reuters
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His voice was soft and drawling, his manner almost apologetic.
Bucky O'Connor: A Tale of the Unfenced Border
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They seemed almost apologetic about being so far ahead.
The cardturner
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Worried, Orman went to the walk-in clinic of the hospital, almost apologetic about his complaints.
The emperor of all maladies: a biography of cancer
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Robert Turold gave this explanation with averted face, in a tone which sounded almost apologetic.
The Moon Rock
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She paused and gave a small, almost apologetic shrug.
The Short Victorious War
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Her voice was softer now, almost apologetic in tone.
Caught
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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