«My shoes were sent home on the plane,» he said in his acceptance remarks by way of apology for wearing sneakers. (filmcomment.com)
The efficacy or relative importance of these five ways of apology varies from person to person. (bettermarriages.org)
The event will still go ahead, however, and all people who have booked to attend will receive a free, signed copy of his analysis by way of apology. (conservativehome.blogs.com)