Dictionary Entry
The act of saying sorry; an apology.
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Poetry examples for “sorry”
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Read full poem →I slept and saw not; tears fell down, I did not mourn;
Sweat ran and blood sprang out and I was never sorry:
Then it was well with me, in days ere I was born.
Read full poem →Shall such an one lend love or borrow?
Shall these be sorry for thy sorrow?
Shall these give thanks for words or breath?
Read full poem →When one chanced to turn toward the highway's side,
"There's a sorry figure of fun," jested he,
"Well, Sirrah! move back, there is scarce room to ride."
Read full poem →Sharp breaths swishing:--yea, but I
Am sorry for what's i' store.
Read full poem →O my dear Miss Roper, I dare not trust what you tell me!
Will he come, do you think? I am really so sorry for him.
They didn't give him my letter at Milan, I feel pretty certain.
Read full poem →And know, for whom a tear you shed
Death's self is sorry.
'Twas a child that so did thrive
Read full poem →Stephen ; but I cannot stay to praise it longer now ;
I am very sorry for’t. [Exit.
Read full poem →And know for whom a tear you shed,
Death’s self is sorry.
’Twas a child that so did thrive
Read full poem →I felt a little sorry for Stanhope but it was either him or me. Stanhope
stood behind his desk and screamed, “All textbooks must