I am sorry but I was vs I am sorry because I was

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am sorry but I was' is used when apologizing for something without providing a reason, while 'I am sorry because I was' is used when apologizing and explaining the reason for the action. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

I am sorry but I was

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing without providing a reason for the action.

This phrase is used to apologize for something without explaining the reason behind the action.

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I am sorry, but I wasn't working for him then.
I am sorry, but I was told you didn't have a girlfriend.
Your Majesty, I am very sorry, but I was unable to deliver it.
Mr Böge, I am sorry, but just as I was about to speak about the report's good aspects, my time ran out.
I am sorry Thomas, but... I was acting...
I am sorry but I am not changing my opinion.
I am sorry but I have no time for talking.
I am sorry but I think we have heard enough.
I am sorry but I cannot get into a discussion with you.
Mr Bloom, I am sorry but I am not taking any points of order on this.
Mr President, I am sorry but I am not completely familiar with the Rules.
I would say I am sorry but I know that all you want is to have me out of your sight.
Mr President, I am sorry but I do not have the Rules of Procedure in front of me.
Mr President, I am sorry but I asked for the floor at the start.
So I am sorry but I hope that we do not accept the amendments, otherwise I will be compelled to vote against them.
I am sorry but I cannot reopen the debate on a comparative analysis of two resolutions.
I am sorry but I do not think we should listen to personal comments like that in this Chamber.
I am sorry but I wish to say that one minute is not long enough to present a view.
Baroness Ashton, I am sorry but I do not share your optimism.
Therefore, Mrs Kauppi, I am sorry but I cannot carry out your request.

I am sorry because I was

This phrase is also correct and commonly used when apologizing and providing a reason for the action.

This phrase is used to apologize for something and explain the reason behind the action.

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In one respect, I am sorry because I would have preferred the directive to have been adopted.
I am sorry because I had hoped to raise a point about the agenda, which we have now adopted.
I'm sorry because I am uneducated.
I am sorry because it is Mr Aznar who has undoubtedly been the architect of the first variable-geometry Presidency of the European Union.
I'm sorry because I'm not good in php.
I'm sorry because I've had a change of heart.
I'm particularly sorry because I'm not going with you.
I am sorry because I am a bit late with the updates, but I'm quite busy in this period. I have just added the first thing from Patras: the third interview!
I'm sorry because I sense how difficult it is to gain your trust.
You will explain Of these appointments in the dark, I'm sorry - because I did not understand.
I'm sorry because I know how it feels... not to be loved by someone who should love you.
And I'm sorry because I can feel the pain it's causing you.
I'm sorry because I gave you my word.
Look. I'm so sorry because I brought you to that place.
But if you... if you think that I am judging you or anyone because of my beliefs, then I'm-I'm so sorry because I'm not.
I am sorry that because of other commitments, especially the ad limina visits - in these days it is the turn of the German Bishops - I was unable to be with you.
I am also sorry because these changes for the worse have been imposed by the Council and are mistaken and dangerous.
I'm sorry Because I don't know you,
I feel sorry because I know how you feel.
You'll be very sorry because I'll drench you.

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I am sorry but I was vs I am sorry because I was