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apologizing

/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/ /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Извиняться

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

Examples :

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

Мой корреспондент извинился за то, что не ответил на мое письмо.

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verb

Извиняться

To express regret that a certain event has occurred.

Examples :

"He was apologizing for being late to the meeting. "

Он извинялся за опоздание на встречу.

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verb

Извиняться

To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

Examples :

"The politician spent most of the interview apologizing for his past actions, rather than explaining his future plans. "

Политик провел большую часть интервью, извиняясь за свои прошлые поступки, а не объясняя свои планы на будущее.

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