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I’m sorry I disappeared vs I’m sorry that I disappeared

Both phrases are correct, but "I’m sorry that I disappeared" is a bit more formal, emphasizing the connection between the apology and the action of disappearing. "I'm sorry I disappeared" is a more casual and common expression.
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Last updated: December 03, 2024 • 9900 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express regret for suddenly being absent.

"I’m sorry I disappeared "

This phrase is a casual way of apologizing for disappearing without notice. It is commonly used in conversations with friends or family.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry I disappeared last night. My phone died, and I couldn't call you back.
  • She said, 'I'm sorry I disappeared on you like that. I had an emergency.'
  • cry. pray. smile. cuddle. clean. stretch. bathe. sleep. think. eat. walk. love. So again, I'm sorry I disappeared - But I thank you for still loving me anyway.
  • Jan 5, 2020 ... 4097 likes, 134 comments - danielnodar on January 5, 2020: "FINALLY!!❤️ I'm sorry I disappeared for a little, I got super sick for a few days ...
  • I'm sorry i disappeared. I had some mental health issues i needed to deal with. I'll be doing my best to bring you a little bit of joy the only way I know how, ...
  • Jun 18, 2024 ... healthylynlee on June 18, 2024: "Hi! I'm sorry I disappeared. I'm still here My life was completely turned upside down a couple of months ...
  • Sep 18, 2019 ... I'm sorry I disappeared, my computer doesn't work anymore so I haven't been able to edit! But here you have some Hadestown lockscreens I ...
  • To My Friends Without Kids: I'm Sorry I Disappeared. By Brooke Berman May 14, 2018. To My Friends Without Kids: I was thinking about you tonight during the ...
  • I'm sorry I disappeared · pottery painting · Koi fish · cup of tea · Without the tea · Have a nice day, everyone.
  • I'm sorry I disappeared for a few weeks. I was working my old job and my new job simultaneously, and at the end of a long day I couldn't bring myself to ...
  • Apr 21, 2020 ... I'm sorry I disappeared again—I realized it was maybe a little ambitious of me to say I'd post a recipe every day. These times are ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for disappearing.
  • I'm sorry for vanishing.
  • Sorry for going MIA.
  • I'm sorry for being absent.
  • Apologies for my sudden disappearance.

This phrase is also correct and tends to be used in more formal contexts to emphasize the connection between the apology and the action of disappearing.

"I’m sorry that I disappeared "

This phrase is slightly more formal and is often used in written communication or when a more serious tone is needed.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry that I disappeared without saying goodbye. It was thoughtless of me.
  • She apologized, saying, 'I'm sorry that I disappeared when you needed me.'
  • Dec 31, 2013 ... I'm sorry that I disappeared for the last, oh, month and a half! There was really no reason behind it, other than that I felt like I had ...
  • I'm sorry that I disappeared out of your life without any explanation. You were so sweet and you always told the truth even when it hurt someone's feelings ...
  • May 20, 2012 ... So for that, I'm sorry that I disappeared. Luckily I had a trip to visit my aunt, who lives at a school for the intellectually disabled, and ...
  • Nov 19, 2020 ... I'm sorry that I disappeared a bit BUT I'M BACK! … Any likes, comments or shares would be appreciated IMMENSELY! . No photo ...
  • Feb 11, 2014 ... Hey Disney Friends! I'm sorry that I disappeared on you again! I've had a busy few days. I suppose... life ...
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... I just wanted to come on and wish everyone a Happy Halloween I'm sorry that I disappeared for the last few weeks, but life has been fully ...
  • Dec 8, 2013 ... I'm sorry that I disappeared from this without warning; real life grabbed me by the collar and I kinda lost sight of things on the Internet ...
  • I'm sorry that I disappeared a bit BUT I'M BACK! … Any likes, comments or shares would be appreciated IMMENSELY! . No photo description available ...
  • May 28, 2022 ... How have you been, man? [Pause.] Good, good. Look, I'm sorry that I disappeared on you like that. I didn't have a choice. It wasn't ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize that I disappeared.
  • I'm sorry for the fact that I disappeared.
  • Sorry for the disappearance.
  • I'm sorry for my sudden vanishing.
  • Apologies for the unexpected disappearance.

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