The apology must specifically reference the topic either directly by name/description or with clear contextual connection. Qualifying apologies include explicit statements using words like "apologize," "sorry," "regret," or "I was wrong" related specifically to the topic, public acknowledgment of fault or error, or retraction of previous statements coupled with expression of wrongdoing. The apology must be in a public forum (social media, press conference, interview, official statement). Conditional apologies ("I would be sorry if..."), sarcastic or clearly insincere statements, private apologies that are reported but not confirmed publicly, statements of regret without accepting responsibility, and clarifications without expressions of remorse do not qualify. If the person apologizes and then retracts before the deadline, the market still resolves to Yes based on the initial apology.