Sentence examples for a sorry from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a sorry" is not correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in informal contexts to express an apology or regret, but it is not standard English.
Example: "I owe you a sorry for my behavior last night."
Alternatives: "an apology" or "a regret".

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A: "Sorry to hear that".

A: Sorry to hear about your poor health.

What a sorry development.

What a sorry mess.

It's a sorry sight.

They tell a sorry story.

It was a sorry ending.

This is a sorry story.

This is a sorry sight.

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You were a sorry-looking thing.

A. Sorry, Groucho.

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