sorry for the delay in my response vs sorry for my late response

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same message of apologizing for not responding promptly. The choice between them can depend on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

sorry for the delay in my response

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for not responding promptly.

This phrase is used to express regret for taking longer than expected to reply to a message or request.

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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Sorry for the delay in answering, but l've been out of town for a week.
Please accept my apology for the delay in your release.
I apologize for the delay in replying.
What exactly is the reason for the delays in implementation of the project? 2.
Nothing came as an explanation for the delay in the consultation process.
Nothing came as an explanation for the delay in the consultation process.
Everyone bears part of the responsibility for the delays in using up the funds.
I urge the Commission to provide a solid explanation for the delays in implementing the Lisbon Strategy.
There is no justification for the delays in drafting a directive on this matter.
Sorry for the delay, your honor.
Sorry for the delay, Tommy.
Ms. Sutton, sorry for the delay.
Good morning to everybody, sorry for the delay.
Sorry for the delay, Natalia.
Sorry for the delay, I had an unexpected.
Sorry for the delay, the speech Ministerial never ended.
Sorry for the delay, I'm dressed now.
I apologize for the delay in determining the exact cause of Yazeed's death, but the bomb didn't leave us much to work with.
They must, however, give reasons for the delay in offering such further evidence.

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sorry for my late response

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for not responding promptly.

This phrase is used to express regret for not replying promptly to a message or request.

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I'm sorry for the late response.
Please pray for my late husband.
Mr President, I apologise for my late arrival.
Mr President, can I first of all apologise to you, your predecessor and the House for my late arrival.
Mr President, I apologise profoundly to Mr Le Rachinel for my late arrival in the Chamber.
First of all I would like to apologise to Members for my late arrival.
Do forgive me, Mrs Priestley, everyone, for my late arrival.
Mr President, I apologise for my late arrival and I would like to thank you for rescheduling my speech to a later time.
I should first like to extend my apologies to you for my late arrival which was caused by a delayed flight and traffic jams in Strasbourg.
Mr President, I will begin with a word of apology for my late arrival, since I was detained in a meeting of the coordinators of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection.
"To Sarah, widow of my late son, Jay Howard Stevens,"I am truly sorry for the events of the past.
Mr President, I would like to thank our rapporteur, Mr Trakatellis, and to apologise for my late arrival in this debate, whilst welcoming the group of visitors, who are the reason for my slightly late arrival.
The resolution under discussion today constitutes Parliament's rather late response to the Commission's initiative of last year.
My late husband taught me well.
My late husband never thought so.
My late husband had his investigator research our family.
Wedding present from my late husband.
My late wife was very particular.
My late wife valued painters' work
MY late wife treated our painter friends better

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sorry for the delay in my response vs sorry for my late response