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]
(..) You're not alone. I know. God damn it, Jonathan. - I know. - Damn it. I want an apology! An apology for what, exactly? Where is the chief? I want to speak to him - right this instant. - Stay here. (..)2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter Seven: The Bathtub Season: 1 Episode 7