Learn · Sentences Apologies

I’m sorry for not being able to attend the meeting.

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Sentence

Narrator

I’m sorry for not being able to attend the meeting.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Apologies

I apologize for my inability to attend the meeting.

Explaining Absence

I couldn't make it to the meeting due to a prior commitment.

Offering an Alternative

I'm sorry I missed the meeting; can I get the minutes?

Expressing Regret

I regret that I was unable to be present at the meeting.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Please accept my apologies for my absence from the meeting.

Casual

So sorry I missed the meeting!

Simpler English

I'm sorry I couldn't be at the meeting.

Phrases to learn

I'm sorry for

Expressing regret or apology for something.

not being able to

Expressing inability to perform an action.