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Sorry FOR keep you waiting vs Sorry for keeping you waiting

'Sorry for keeping you waiting' is the proper English phrasing. The verb 'keep' should be in the -ing form ('keeping') when used after 'for'. This phrase is commonly used to apologize for making someone wait.
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Last updated: August 18, 2024

Sorry FOR keep you waiting

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'keep' should be in the -ing form ('keeping') when used after 'for'.

The correct phrase is 'sorry for keeping you waiting'.
  • Detectives, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, but... me and the missus was playing fish.
  • Miss Redding, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Mr. Gittes, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Walter, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, Williamson.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, boys.
  • I am sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Andrew, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Captain Walsh, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting Minoru...
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, we were rehearsing.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, Chief Whip.
  • Bright: Sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, major.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, Tom.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, Detective Beckett.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, mama.
  • Emily, sorry to keep you waiting.
  • Sorry to keep you waiting, ma'am.

Sorry for keeping you waiting

This phrase is correct. It is commonly used to apologize for making someone wait.

Use this phrase to apologize for making someone wait.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. The meeting ran longer than expected.
  • Sorry for keeping you waiting. I got caught in traffic.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting. There was a delay with the flight.
  • Sorry for keeping you waiting. I had to finish an urgent task.
  • I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. The restaurant was busier than I anticipated.
  • Sorry for keeping you waiting gentlemen.
  • I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, Ms. Clark.
  • Sorry for keeping you waiting.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting.
  • My apologies for keeping you waiting so long.
  • My apologies for keeping you waiting.
  • Do forgive me for keeping you waiting, chaps.
  • Please forgive Judith for keeping you waiting outside.
  • Apologies, gentlemen, for keeping you waiting.
  • I'm sorry for keeping you in the dark about my involvement with Lena.
  • Forgive me for keeping you waiting, stranger.
  • Yes. Please forgive me for keeping you waiting.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting, doctor. I'm arthur petrelli.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting so long in the cold.
  • Firstly, of course, I would like to apologize for keeping you waiting so long.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting so long in the cold.
  • I beg your pardon, M'Lady, for keeping you waiting.
  • I'm sorry for keeping you here all night, abby.
  • I'm sorry for keeping you in suspense like this.

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