Her almost apologetic tone suddenly gave way to another giggle.

"Please, do not be angry with me," he went on in an apologetic tone.

Instead, he merely stated his identity in an apologetic tone.

"I'm a growing boy," Peter said in an almost apologetic tone to her.

Too late he realized his apologetic tone gave her the advantage.

He followed my look and took on an apologetic tone.

A young woman spoke to him in a slightly apologetic tone.

"I thought the musical form would get me to more of the truth," the director said in an apologetic tone.

Do not whine or use an apologetic tone of voice.

"I guess I'll wait in the car for you," he said finally, his tone a little apologetic.