Sorry for the misunderstanding had occurred vs Sorry for the misunderstanding that occurred

The phrase 'sorry for the misunderstanding that occurred' is correct, while 'sorry for the misunderstanding had occurred' is incorrect. In English, we use 'that' to introduce a defining relative clause, which is necessary in this context.

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Sorry for the misunderstanding had occurred

This phrase is incorrect. 'Had occurred' should be followed by 'that' to form a complete sentence.

The correct phrase should be 'sorry for the misunderstanding that occurred.'

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Sorry for the misunderstanding, Commander McGarrett, Detective Williams.
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, Mr. Johnson.
Well, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
Let me say I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding at my door.
Well, i'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
- Let me say... ...I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding at my door.
I am sorry for the misunderstanding but the woman who was supposed to be here had an emergency and she asked me to fill in.
Look, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding tonight, but you did the right thing.
The United States is very sorry for the misunderstanding between our two countries.
I'm sorry again for the misunderstanding.
Guess I should apologize for the misunderstanding.
Hoffman's wanted me to express their apologies for the misunderstanding yesterday.
Once again I apologise for the misunderstanding which caused me to arrive late this morning.
Now, I called you in because I'm sure you'd like to apologize to Mr. Lennox and his associates for the misunderstanding.
Furthermore, how can only Russia be blamed for the misunderstanding over security issues, when the expansion of NATO up to her borders is naturally seen by the Russians as a provocation and a threat?
Despite agreeing the Erika I and II packages, maritime disasters had occurred regularly.
According to some police officers, an accident had occurred when that person had drawn a knife.
Ewa Tomaszewska, who recalled the dramatic events that had occurred the previous day in Germany...
He then spoke of the Fukushima disaster that had occurred a year ago.
The president then turned to the deaths of MEPs that had occurred during the summer.

Sorry for the misunderstanding that occurred

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase to express regret or apologize for a misunderstanding that took place.

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Sorry for the misunderstanding, Commander McGarrett, Detective Williams.
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, Mr. Johnson.
Well, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
Let me say I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding at my door.
Well, i'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
- Let me say... ...I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding at my door.
I am sorry for the misunderstanding but the woman who was supposed to be here had an emergency and she asked me to fill in.
Look, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding tonight, but you did the right thing.
The United States is very sorry for the misunderstanding between our two countries.
I'm sorry again for the misunderstanding.
Guess I should apologize for the misunderstanding.
Hoffman's wanted me to express their apologies for the misunderstanding yesterday.
Once again I apologise for the misunderstanding which caused me to arrive late this morning.
Now, I called you in because I'm sure you'd like to apologize to Mr. Lennox and his associates for the misunderstanding.
I am referring to the explanation of the two amendments and the misunderstanding that may have occurred in connection with them.
Possibly this remark created the misunderstanding that my group did not follow my proposals to speed up the negotiations with this candidate Member State.
I am pleased that we were able to clear up the misunderstanding that clearly arose.
I'm sorry for the mishap that occurred to Madam Napaloni at the railroad station.
Madam President, I should like to use my speaking time to refer to some of the misunderstandings that have cropped up time and again in this debate, as on previous occasions.
No, no, no, I think given the misunderstanding that I should get the bill.

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Sorry for the misunderstanding had occurred vs Sorry for the misunderstanding that occurred