Sorry for missing vs Sorry for the missing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sorry for missing' is used when apologizing for not being present or not noticing something, while 'Sorry for the missing' is used when apologizing for something that is missing or not included.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

Sorry for missing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for not being present or not noticing something.

This phrase is used to apologize for not being present or not noticing something. It implies regret for the absence or oversight.

Examples:

Sorry for missing your call earlier.
I'm sorry for missing the meeting yesterday.
She apologized for missing the deadline.
He felt sorry for missing the opportunity.
We are sorry for missing the chance to meet you.

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Cecilia's terribly sorry for missing your call.
He sends a gift to say sorry for missing the performance the other night.
Sorry about missing dinner last night.
Sorry about missing dinner last night.
I really am so sorry about missing the memorial dinner.
I really am sorry about missing the dinner, Ell.
I'm sorry... missing persons?
Sorry we keep missing each other.
I'm sorry Susan's missing all this.
Sorry, but missing freshmen are a little low on my priority list.
I'm sorry you're missing our contribution to the fun.
I'm sorry, Byron, missing the midterm is an automatic failure.
I'm sorry, am I missing something here?
I'm sorry, are we missing something here?
And I'm sorry for making up that whole missing heiress thing.
You're missing our game so you can still here and feel sorry for yourself?
Search for missing or distorted information.
- That's for Missing People.
Peace offering for missing your party.
The search continues for missing action star Boxer Santaros.

Alternatives:

Apologies for not being there
Regret for not noticing
Sorry for not catching that

Sorry for the missing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for something that is missing or not included.

This phrase is used to apologize for something that is missing or not included. It expresses regret for the absence of something.

Examples:

Sorry for the missing documents in the report.
I apologize for the missing information in the email.
She felt sorry for the missing item in the package.
He expressed regret for the missing details in the presentation.
We are sorry for the missing ingredients in the recipe.

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He sends a gift to say sorry for missing the performance the other night.
Cecilia's terribly sorry for missing your call.
Sorry about missing dinner last night.
Sorry about missing dinner last night.
I really am so sorry about missing the memorial dinner.
I really am sorry about missing the dinner, Ell.
I'm sorry... missing persons?
Sorry we keep missing each other.
I'm sorry Susan's missing all this.
Sorry, but missing freshmen are a little low on my priority list.
I'm sorry you're missing our contribution to the fun.
I'm sorry, Byron, missing the midterm is an automatic failure.
I'm sorry, am I missing something here?
I'm sorry, are we missing something here?
And I'm sorry for making up that whole missing heiress thing.
You're missing our game so you can still here and feel sorry for yourself?
We're sorry for your loss, miss Meade, Jeff, but we need to know why you didn't file a missing person's report for Rick.
He packages the missing white girl.
- I found the missing snowmobile.
All the missing items have been returned undamaged.

Alternatives:

Apologies for the absence of
Regret for the omission of
Sorry for the lack of

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Sorry for missing vs Sorry for the missing