| The manner of her return suggested that the kidnappers were only short of leaving an apology note. |
| For all that, however, we have heard not a whisper of apology from those responsible. |
| It would seem more likely that an apology and an admission would have yielded a shorter ban. |
| What would be necessary by way of reparation, apology, atonement for that to be acceptable? |
| Isn't humiliation on your own TV network, followed by an abject apology, enough? |
| His hurt expression and absent apology stirred little guilt in her hardened bosom. |
