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apologizing

adjective A2
  1. apologetic
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She had also an uneasy feeling that she ought to scold Anne for apologizing so well; but then, that was ridiculous!
Anne of Green Gables, p. 77 · C1
And what can he mean by apologizing for being next in the entail?
Pride and Prejudice, p. 70 · B2
She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologizing for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 82 · B2
Collins, awkward and solemn, apologizing instead of attending, and often moving wrong without being aware of it, gave her all the shame and misery which a disagreeable partner for a couple of dances can give.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 101 · B2

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