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Apologies for the missed vs Apologies for the missing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Apologies for the missed' refers to something that was missed in the past, while 'apologies for the missing' refers to something that is currently missing.
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Apologies for the missed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that was missed in the past.

This phrase is used to apologize for something that was overlooked or not done in the past.

Examples:

  • Apologies for the missed deadline.
  • I want to extend my apologies for the missed opportunity.
  • I must have missed your apology.
  • Apologies for disobeying your command, Father.
  • Apologies for lack of proper reception.
  • Apologies for my urgent call of nature.
  • Deepest apologies for the rude awakening.
  • Please accept our profound apologies for any misunderstanding.
  • Apologies for being thrown by your sunny attitude.
  • My sincerest apologies for the fracas earlier.
  • Apologies for the accommodation, magistrate.
  • Please accept our sincere apology for the delay.
  • Apologies for the lack of church, vicar/priest...
  • Madam President, my apologies for hesitating.
  • My apologies for the travel arrangements.
  • Mr. Walsh, apologies for the delay.
  • Apologies for the pain I cause, my love.
  • Apologies for the pain I cause, my love.
  • Apologies for all you've suffered.
  • My apologies for not worshipping her as Juno upon cloud.
  • And, Lemon, my apologies for missing your wedding.
  • I hardly expect an apology for delays on the train.

Alternatives:

  • apologies for missing

Apologies for the missing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is currently missing.

This phrase is used to apologize for something that is currently not available or present.

Examples:

  • Apologies for the missing documents.
  • I owe you an apology for the missing information.
  • Your Majesties, my apologies for missing the gathering.
  • My apologies for missing the first few minutes of this debate but, amongst a number of problems today, I was held up in the passport queue at the airport.
  • And, Lemon, my apologies for missing your wedding.
  • Apologies for disobeying your command, Father.
  • Apologies for lack of proper reception.
  • Apologies for my urgent call of nature.
  • Deepest apologies for the rude awakening.
  • Please accept our profound apologies for any misunderstanding.
  • Apologies for being thrown by your sunny attitude.
  • My sincerest apologies for the fracas earlier.
  • Apologies for the accommodation, magistrate.
  • Please accept our sincere apology for the delay.
  • Apologies for the lack of church, vicar/priest...
  • Madam President, my apologies for hesitating.
  • My apologies for the travel arrangements.
  • Mr. Walsh, apologies for the delay.
  • Apologies for the pain I cause, my love.
  • Apologies for the pain I cause, my love.
  • Apologies for all you've suffered.
  • My apologies for not worshipping her as Juno upon cloud.

Alternatives:

  • apologies for not having

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