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Sorry for missing you vs Sorry I missed you

These are both correct phrases, but they would be used in dissimilar contexts. 'Sorry for missing you' is used when apologizing for not being able to see or meet someone, while 'Sorry I missed you' is used when apologizing for not being able to see or meet someone at a specific time or event.
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Sorry for missing you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for not being able to see or meet someone.

This phrase is used to express regret for not being able to see or meet someone. It implies a general feeling of apology for not being present.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for missing you at the party last night.
  • Sorry for missing you at the meeting earlier today.
  • I wanted to say sorry for missing you when you stopped by the office.
  • Sep 13, 2022 ... 16K likes, 179 comments - wetlegband on September 13, 2022: "Hey everyone! just wanted to say sorry for missing you Denver and New Mexico.
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... Sorry for missing you Gene, you've been gone my whole life but I miss you the same. Discussion.
  • Sep 25, 2019 ... February 11, 2024, 7:00am 150. @Carson Sorry for missing you in the tags, but really happy you saw it because this is such great feedback!
  • Sep 13, 2022 ... Hey everyone! just wanted to say sorry for missing you Denver and New Mexico. And no it wasn't because of covid!
  • Apr 11, 2016 ... I guess I'm sorry for missing you so much. You were so afraid of how I would feel after you left that you let us drag everything out, which ...
  • May 15, 2024 ... I'm sorry for missing you last week! I bit off more than I could chew, and now I'm suffering the consequences. Grant and I had a relaxing ...
  • I'm so sorry for missing you and never getting to know the chapters in life you created. God bless brother and fly in the four winds of Heaven Continue ...
  • Q&A How do you say, "Sorry for missing you!". 0. votes. How do you say, "Sorry for missing you!". Can someone help me translate this into ...
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... and sorry for missing you mention they're ogg, my eyes aren't what they used to be. Like. Reactions: Paul Kankiewicz · Paul ...
  • Jan 14, 2022 ... Let us know and sorry for missing you. 2 Likes. next page →. Related Topics. Topic, Replies, Views, Activity. Question of the Week - What ...

Alternatives:

  • Apologies for not being able to see you.
  • I'm sorry I couldn't meet you.
  • Sorry I couldn't make it to our appointment.
  • I apologize for not being there to meet you.
  • I regret not being able to see you.

Sorry I missed you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for not being able to see or meet someone at a specific time or event.

This phrase is used to express regret for not being able to see or meet someone at a specific time or event. It implies a more specific apology for missing the opportunity to meet the person.

Examples:

  • Sorry I missed you at the concert last night.
  • I'm sorry I missed you when you came to visit.
  • Sorry I missed you at the store earlier.
  • I wanted to apologize for missing you at the party.
  • Sorry I missed you at the airport.
  • Jun 21, 2022 ... "Sorry that I missed you" is totally fine; "Sorry I missed you" is a little more natural, but there is hardly a difference. You could also ...
  • Sorry I Missed You: A Novel [Krause, Suzy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sorry I Missed You: A Novel.
  • Sep 1, 2022 ... Sorry I Missed You was such a gorgeous read. The perfect romantic comedy: two unlikely matches, brilliant writing and a fabulous ending. I would ...
  • Jan 12, 2023 ... Book Review: Sorry I Missed You by Lorraine Brown. About the Book. Sometimes love is just around the corner… Rebecca isn't looking for love ...
  • Listen to Sorry I Missed You on Spotify. Heartfelt voicemails investigating what makes something memorable. sorryimissedyou.substack.com.
  • Jun 27, 2020 ... Book Name: Sorry I Missed You Series: Standalone Book # N/A Author: Suzy Krause Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
  • 1 day ago ... 2 likes, 0 comments - red_white_and_doodle on November 1, 2024: "Sorry i@missed you this morning. I popped on for a quick live but it wasn't ...
  • Sorry I Missed You by Meiko, released 29 July 2022 1. Just Dream 2. Good Love 3. If You Want Me 4. Lose Control 5. I'm Done 6. Ghost 7. My Space 8.
  • Sorry I Missed You a staged reading of a new play by Ryan Long directed by Andrew Coopman. Sorry I Missed You is a web of interconnected narratives told ...

Alternatives:

  • Apologies for not being able to see you at the event.
  • I'm sorry I couldn't meet you at the specified time.
  • Sorry I couldn't make it to our scheduled meeting.
  • I apologize for not being there to meet you at the agreed time.
  • I regret not being able to see you at the party.

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