adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
profuse apologies formal (= when someone says that they are sorry several times )
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Moira telephoned with profuse apologies for the misunderstanding.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
apology
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The following day, Moira telephoned the Daily Telegraph with profuse apologies for the misunderstanding.
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Our profuse apologies go out to both gentlemen.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Herpes simplex infection, when it involves the cervix, can cause a profuse discharge.
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I loved its profuse blossoms, its heady scent.
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Our profuse apologies go out to both gentlemen.
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The coats of many puppies may be less profuse than that of adults, and so grooming will be more straight forward.
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The discharge may be quite profuse .
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The following day, Moira telephoned the Daily Telegraph with profuse apologies for the misunderstanding.