Joyce later issued a direct apology to Galarraga, saying that the call was incorrect.

But the board of trustees has asked him not to focus on a direct apology to the congregation, Mr. Rosen said.

"In court, we are continuing to fight for direct apologies and compensation, but so far the Japanese government has not taken any actions."

He received direct apologies from many high-ranking officials around the country for being falsely accused.

I think a direct apology might he a mistake; it would only confirm that you had insulted her.

Today, they criticized Mr. Bush for not issuing a direct apology for the commercial.

After he spoke of being "appalled" but did not make a direct apology, one was issued on his behalf.

The Vatican statement stopped short of the direct personal apology from Benedict that many Muslims have been demanding.

By 29 December, however, the North issued an official statement expressing "deep regret" over the submarine incident, although it did not issue a direct apology.

But he came under pressure on Thursday to offer a more direct apology.