1.   And a team apology would hardly seem more than a tweak of the ear lobe.

2.   But his apologies seem to be having little effect.

3.   But the apologies seem a bit late.

4.   Instinctive apologies do seem to reduce confrontation.

5.   Monday he issued a statement through his agent, which always makes an apology seem more heartfelt.

6.   The latest apology seems to have struck a chord with about half of the public.