apologize for

idiom

: to offer a defense or excuse or admission of fault for (something)

—used in negative statements

She doesn't apologize for her lifestyle.

Examples of apologize for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The money would help support proposals endorsed by the caucus, including having the state apologize for inflicting harm on Black Californians and allowing slavery to occur in the state. —Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 23 June 2024

The corporation has been forced to apologize for eight editorial errors since October 7, five of which may be considered anti-Israel or pro-Palestine, with the other three in the other direction. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 June 2024

Miss Manners: Should the bride and groom apologize for their quick divorce? —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024

Advocates: System can be slow, secretive, political The pardon process can start with a petition, where someone who was incarcerated makes their case for the state to forgive them, apologize for a wrongful conviction or lessen a sentence. —Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024