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Collocations for apology - noun

ADJ.

abject, humble, profuse
It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.
heartfelt, profound, sincere | full | formal | public | written

VERB + APOLOGY

convey, give sb, issue, make, offer (sb), publish, send (sb)
The newpaper has issued an apology to the minister.
get, receive | demand, deserve, expect
We expect a full written apology.
owe sb
She certainly owes you an apology.
mumble, murmur, mutter
John muttered an apology then went back to his book.
accept
Please accept my sincere apologies.
reject
She rejected my apology, saying it was not enough.

PREP.

without ~
He backed out arrogantly and without apology.
~ for
an apology for arriving late
~ from
Apologies have been received from the Browns.
~ to
my apologies to your wife

PHRASES

a letter of apology, make no apology/apologies for
I make no apologies for bringing this issue to your attention once again.

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