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sorry for cancelling vs sorry for the cancellation

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sorry for cancelling' is used when apologizing for personally cancelling something. 'Sorry for the cancellation' is used when apologizing for an event or situation being cancelled.
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sorry for cancelling

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for personally cancelling something.

This phrase is used when you want to apologize for cancelling a plan, appointment, or event. It shows regret for the action of cancelling.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for cancelling our dinner plans at the last minute.
  • She felt bad for cancelling the meeting without prior notice.
  • Apr 6, 2024 ... Delta's “I'm sorry for cancelling your flight”. Image/Video. Was a ... r/delta ...
  • Aug 29, 2019 ... I'm really sorry for cancelling ,,,,i had a medical emergency ,,,,and I couldn't inform you'll of cancellation ,,,will do this tomorrow.
  • Your flight was cancelled. First of all: we're sorry for cancelling your flight. If we haven't rebooked you onto another flight yet ...
  • Jun 5, 2023 ... Lewis Capaldi 'extremely sorry' for cancelling gigs to rest for Glastonbury ... The Brit award-winning singer Lewis Capaldi apologised to fans ...
  • Jan 25, 2020 ... Madonna has said she is "deeply sorry" for cancelling the first London show of her Madame X world tour.
  • Oct 5, 2023 ... Asian Games 2023: Yao Ming sorry for 'cancelling' China basketball press conference after semi-final loss to Philippines. NBA legend takes ...
  • So sorry for cancelling our Youtube live yesterday but we have been really busy packing your pre-orders that you very patiently placed.
  • Oct 7, 2022 ... Council sorry for cancelling talk over trans views ... A city council has apologised to an author after cancelling a talk due to what it said were ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for cancelling
  • Sorry for calling it off
  • Apologies for backing out
  • Regretful for scrapping
  • I'm sorry for bailing

sorry for the cancellation

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for an event or situation being cancelled.

This phrase is used when you want to express regret for the fact that an event, appointment, or plan had to be cancelled. It acknowledges the cancellation itself.

Examples:

  • I want to apologize for the cancellation of the concert.
  • Sorry for the cancellation of the meeting, it was unavoidable.
  • Sep 1, 2024 ... ... sorry for the cancellation of the show and that you won't be able to see these characters you love grow and live along side you! We had so ...
  • "sorry for the cancellation" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you need to apologize for cancelling a meeting or other event.
  • From: Mondamin and Green Cove Leadership Team There is no other way to say it: We are deeply sorry for the cancellation of this summer's sessions caus...
  • From: Mondamin and Green Cove Leadership Team There is no other way to say it: We are deeply sorry for the cancellation of this summer's sessions caus...
  • Nov 10, 2024 ... The singer continued that she told him, “I'm so sorry” for the cancellation of the tour. The fan replied “'Don't say sorry. We love you ...
  • Oct 29, 2024 ... ... sorry for the cancellation, it was not an easy decision to make. We hope you find something fun and to do on Thursday afternoon. God bless ...
  • Sep 1, 1993 ... ... sorry for the cancellation of my performance." Jackson's doctor, David Forecast, told reporters that a magnetic resonance imaging scan ...

Alternatives:

  • Apologies for the cancellation
  • I'm sorry about the cancellation
  • Regretful for the cancellation
  • Sorry for the event being cancelled
  • I apologize for the cancellation

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