I couldn’t attend the meeting because I had another commitment.

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If you have another commitment, you should let the organizer know in advance.

I often miss meetings because of prior obligations.

Did you have a conflict that prevented you from attending the meeting?

If I hadn't had that other appointment, I would have been at the meeting.

I was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior engagement.

I couldn't make the meeting; I had something else going on.

I missed the meeting because I was busy.

To be present at a meeting.

A prior engagement or obligation.