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]
(..) It really was the only way to save you since you were bound and... hooded, which leads me to my second apology. Gentlemen, come on. As my uncle used to say, let's not let a botched kidnapping ruin our whole afternoon. He's right. (..)2012 TvShow: Modern Family Title: Bringing Up Baby Season: 4 Episode 1