apologetically

She smiled apologetically as she explained the mistake.

He shrugged apologetically, knowing he had let his friend down.

The waiter nodded apologetically and offered to bring a new dish.

She spoke quickly and apologetically, hoping to smooth things over.

He held out his hand apologetically, trying to make amends.

She explained the situation apologetically, hoping for understanding.

He apologized apologetically for his late arrival.

She smiled apologetically and promised to do better next time.

He laughed apologetically, realizing his mistake.

The CEO spoke apologetically about the company's recent losses.

" I'm retired, " says Rune's wife, almost apologetically.

I shook my head apologetically, " I think I forgot to breathe."

" Their sons do, " said Hoster, apologetically.

She smiled apologetically and disappeared out of the room.

" I'm such a silly little goose, " she said apologetically.

That, he explained apologetically, was outside his area of specialization.

" Well, " said Dumbledore apologetically, " I'm afraid I do."

" So -- so Black was a supporter of You-Know-Who? " Harry prompted apologetically.

" Thanks, Mike-you don't have to do this, you know." I grimaced apologetically.

" I can't come, " she said apologetically, " I have forgotten how to fly" .