He 'offered no apology for' his bad behavior. [=he didn't say he was sorry for acting badly]
The company issued/delivered an official 'apology' to its customers for its error.
He's a poor/sad 'apology for' a father. [=he's a bad father]
(..) I'm afraid I am. I'm afraid we're closed for the evening, too. - So try back tomorrow morning. - Connie Frazier. Social Services. Ah, Social Services. My apologies. I didn't expect you so soon. - That's a heck of a drive. - Not too bad this time of night. Hey, listen, I... (..)2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers Season: 1 Episode 1