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sorry for troubling you vs sorry to trouble you

Both phrases 'sorry for troubling you' and 'sorry to trouble you' are correct and commonly used in English. They are used to apologize for causing an inconvenience or bother to someone. The choice between the two phrases depends on the context and your personal preference.
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sorry for troubling you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to apologize for causing inconvenience or bother to someone.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for troubling you with my problems.
  • Sorry for troubling you, but could you help me with this issue?
  • Mar 8, 2015 ... I would use sorry for troubling you if I'm still in the act of troubling.
  • Apr 25, 2019 ... I'm sorry for troubling you. My guess is they are used differently. If I'm about to trouble you, I will say "to trouble", but if I've ...
  • Nov 26, 2017 ... ... you guys have an awesome journey together ❤️ and sorry for troubling you last night @mirzasaniar @hazelkeechofficial".
  • Sep 14, 2021 ... 'I am sorry for troubling you with the bother of replying! But I really want to know': An unpublished letter by T. E. Lawrence to Max van ...
  • Jan 4, 2022 ... Hi I've spent 3 days on this and just about to give up - so sorry for troubling you. I installed a new EX2 Ultra a couple of days ago - i ...
  • Aug 13, 2020 ... Sorry for troubling you with two posts, but I wanted to make a good melee hitbox. Would something like this be more reasonable? Unt2itled.
  • Apr 5, 2021 ... ... sorry for troubling you Declan EI9HQ. ... sorry for troubling you. Declan EI9HQ. Jarrett April 5, 2021, 4:19pm #2. Not a trouble a at all! It's ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... Sorry for troubling you. Regards, Dilip. 1 Like. system Closed April 10, 2024, 7:48am 4. This topic was automatically closed 7 days after the ...
  • Sorry for troubling you, but the problem is when driving a high side switch. Also, the IC you used does not have a clamp pin. Can you please help me with ...
  • Jun 2, 2022 ... Hello, Sorry for troubling you all, but I'd be grateful if you could kindly help with me with something I'm struggling with.

Alternatives:

  • apologies for troubling you
  • forgive me for troubling you

sorry to trouble you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to apologize for causing inconvenience or bother to someone.

Examples:

  • Sorry to trouble you, but could you lend me a hand?
  • I'm sorry to trouble you, but I need your assistance.
  • Mar 8, 2015 ... Which is correct ''Sorry to trouble you'' or ''Sorry for troubling you''? If both are when do we use them?
  • Apr 25, 2019 ... Hi all, Do the following sentences mean the same thing? I'm sorry to trouble you. I'm sorry for troubling you. My guess is they are used ...
  • Oct 7, 2022 ... I lost my progress. Hello sorry to trouble you but I have a problem with my account. For some reason after I synced my mobile account to my ...
  • Jun 9, 2023 ... An attribution No need to sorry - Since you're disturbing anyway - But try to avoid a dismissive reply - If you are the such type ...
  • Nov 16, 2022 ... 3. Sorry to trouble you. The 3d mouse has an option to center around a selected item. That works for me. Just have to remember to unselect it ...
  • Jan 3, 2024 ... Anonymous said: Hi! sorry to trouble you but do you know where in the manga/anime its mentioned that Dabi's appearance is what led the ...
  • May 19, 2022 ... Anonymous said: I'm so sorry to trouble you but can you please tell me 'The sasusaku fanfic' where sasuke has icha icha paradise book, ...
  • Jun 2, 2016 ... Sorry to trouble you, Mr Lionheart! Yukibenproject on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/yukibenproject/art/Sorry-to-trouble-you-Mr ...
  • Jun 12, 2021 ... Sorry to trouble you Had to reinstall dropbox, sync the folders back up, then uninstall it through windows. Yes, the trouble was 3rd ...
  • Sep 15, 2021 ... Could you let me know how can I attach a screenshot to a reply? I'm sorry to trouble you. :bowing_man: :pray: saw ...

Alternatives:

  • apologies to trouble you
  • forgive me to trouble you

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