Moderation is for the bland, the apologetic, for the fence-sitters of the world afraid to take a stand. From LearnThat.org. [Dan Millman, Source: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior]
An apologetic note. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
As they went by, one of their leaders shouted out to me in apologetic explanation. From Wordnik.com. [The Scarlet Plague] Reference
"I'm sick ... my stomach," he explained in apologetic tones to the passenger who sat next to him. From Wordnik.com. [Created He Them] Reference
“I emailed a Code Green to my colleagues,” he said, his expression apologetic, his voice coated with regret. From Wordnik.com. [C7: Chapter Six – Lost on Earth « Write Anything] Reference
She didn't even seem that apologetic which is just so French. From Wordnik.com. [Unstoppable Factor: 3%] Reference
That kind of apologetic account puts us in a rather embarrassing position. From Wordnik.com. [CASTRO INTERVIEW ON RETURN FROM SOVIET TRIP] Reference
With a half shake of his head, a half shrug of his shoulders, and a kind of apologetic smile. From Wordnik.com. [Reprinted Pieces] Reference
When you have shuttered your mind to only see one side of an issue you get this kind of apologetic BS. From Wordnik.com. [Topics on Mexico] Reference
Yes, it was jarring to see Shepeherd so "apologetic", however, I can't let one part of his "contrite" statement pass. From Wordnik.com. [Your Right Hand Thief] Reference
"Apology" was written as an actual kind of apologetic expression. From Wordnik.com. [Austin Sound] Reference
He made a kind of apologetic cringing movement towards the papers. From Wordnik.com. [Oddsfish!] Reference
The arguments of 'apologetic' writers are systematically ignored in this part of the work. From Wordnik.com. [Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion"] Reference
She described him as "apologetic" and "willing to do whatever it took to rectify the situation.". From Wordnik.com. [NewsObserver.com - Home] Reference
It sounds like the kind of apologetic history one finds in early 20th century histories of the West. From Wordnik.com. [Augean Stables] Reference
What I want really most to KNOW is why he should be, as you said just now, 'apologetic' to Mr. Longdon. From Wordnik.com. [The Awkward Age] Reference
"Oh, I have nothing against her geese, boys," replied the old gentleman with a kind of apologetic laugh. From Wordnik.com. [When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine] Reference
The "apologetic" footballer later spoke to Mr Rowley and will visit him on Thursday, the spokesman added. From Wordnik.com. [BBC - Ouch] Reference
Some claim that, when listening to recordings of him playing, they detect a note that seems almost "apologetic". From Wordnik.com. [New Statesman] Reference
"apologetic," or far from belonging to heterodox schools. From Wordnik.com. [A Reply to Dr. Lightfoot's Essays] Reference
"apologetic" then it just proves that he enjoys watching America's reputation spiral down the drain. From Wordnik.com. [WordPress.com News] Reference
Should restitution be paid in dollars, or apologetic words?. From Wordnik.com. [Debating The Wages Of Slavery] Reference
Mother, sister and aunt come into my office, concerned and apologetic. From Wordnik.com. [A Day On The Concrete Battlefield] Reference
"He thought the statement should be more apologetic than explanatory.". From Wordnik.com. [The Education Of Al Gore] Reference
When he testified to Congress in the middle of last month, an apologetic. From Wordnik.com. [An Imperfect CEO Readies His Exit] Reference
But, regardless, they seemed almost apologetic in asking for anything at all. From Wordnik.com. [Zero tolerance] Reference
Clinton's attitude to such egregious rhetoric seemed perfunctory, even apologetic. From Wordnik.com. [A Toast To...What?] Reference
"One member seemed only slightly apologetic for not returning the call," Seidel said. From Wordnik.com. [Texting generation doesn't share boomers' taste for talk] Reference
The couple were apologetic, she said, and told her they had tried to get their son help. From Wordnik.com. [Nuns decry focus on immigration status of driver in fatal Va. crash] Reference
This will no doubt remain an apologetic mutter, as long as the demand for "help" stays strong. From Wordnik.com. [Life On The Edge] Reference
The problem reveals itself first on his face and then in apologetic mumbles and half sentences. From Wordnik.com. [Fenway 'Fever'] Reference
Rabbi Glickman was apologetic with police at first, thinking the possibility "was a long shot.". From Wordnik.com. [Opening Shot] Reference
For those who think it's an apologetic stretch to diagnose her as mentally ill, here's the thing. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Cheryl Pappas: Lindsay Lohan: Easy to Be Hard] Reference
And now they're giving the shy, apologetic leading man and his supporting cast the star treatment. From Wordnik.com. [Made In The Shade] Reference
The person on the other end of the phone who believes the bill is actually mistaken, and who is apologetic. From Wordnik.com. [The Face in The Crowd] Reference
An un-apologetic Allred later told NEWSWEEK: "In order to ... be protective of everyone, we notified the press.". From Wordnik.com. [Simpson] Reference
He begins a two-sentence apologetic letter to Allison, but cannot finish the thought "right now my life is very ...". From Wordnik.com. [Janet Turley: The Rejected: Mad Men Season 4, Ep 4] Reference
He begins a two-sentence apologetic letter to Allison, but cannot finish the thought: "Right now my life is very ...". From Wordnik.com. [Janet Turley: Mad Men Season 4, Ep 4: The Rejected] Reference
Many Japanese want their nation to rise from the post-1945 apologetic crouch that has made even patriotism problematic. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Word: Japan's Move To Normality] Reference
Governor Wilson abases himself before Beijing, apologetic for Hong Kong's show of mourning for those killed by Deng's tanks. From Wordnik.com. [Mrs. Thatcher's Munich] Reference
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