adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
almost
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Speelman was almost apologetic about his efforts to win the adjourned fourth game, with Rook and Bishop against Rook.
■ NOUN
smile
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Bernice flashed an apologetic smile to the Doctor, and turned towards the young couple.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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an apologetic letter
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Benjamin stammered out an apologetic request - how he would appreciate it if no one else was told about our visit.
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Even though he sounded apologetic , Celestine slammed down the receiver.
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He had been very careful in the way that he spoke to her and was very apologetic when he swore.
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His stance was apologetic , almost cringing as if he expected to be dealt a blow.
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In claims that one tradition rather than another led to scientific innovation, one often detects an apologetic intention.
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Then usually he would back off, apologetic and tender.
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This apologetic use of revisionist history is, however, so full of pitfalls that it, too, deserves critical attention.