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sorry to disturb vs sorry for the disturb

The correct phrase is 'sorry to disturb.' This is a common and natural way to express regret for interrupting someone. On the other hand, 'sorry for the disturb' is not a standard or commonly used phrase in English.
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sorry to disturb

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret for interrupting or bothering someone.

Examples:

  • Sorry to disturb you, but I have a quick question.
  • I'm sorry to disturb your work, but I need your help.
  • Sorry to disturb your evening, but I wanted to talk to you.
  • I'm sorry to disturb your peace, but this is important.
  • Sorry to disturb your meeting, but I have an urgent message.
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... Hi sorry to disturb but what armor is this. Question. Hi I'm really sorry to intrude but which armor is this I found it on a TikTok video.
  • Sorry to Disturb: Directed by Khaled Marei. With Ahmed Helmy, Menna Shalabi, Mahmoud Hemida, Dalal Abdulaziz. Hassan, a brilliant aviation engineer ...
  • Apr 27, 2021 ... Sorry to disturb:( I don't know why i cannot use medibang properly using bosto's drawing board.But i can use other apps properly on my pc,hope ...
  • Jun 9, 2023 ... “I'm sorry to disturb you.” ... “ Excuse me if you aren't too busy could you help me with …” “sorry to disturb but do you mind helping me with …
  • Jan 1, 2009 ... I am so sorry to disturb your afternoon. I am totally lost. Would you permit use of your telephone?' I stood aside to let him in. No doubt I ...
  • Nov 1, 2020 ... Sorry to disturb you, but... ... No photo description available. ... Dogs (especially rescue beagles) sleeping on the bed is the best thing EVER!!!!
  • Feb 27, 2021 ... Sorry to disturb your scrolling, I was at my favorite spot, with my favorite people, eating my favorite dish and dessert. It was so sweet! ✨✨⁣
  • "I'm so sorry to disturb you but I wonder if I could have your autograph" versus "¿Me firma un autógrafo por favor?" Contrastive (In)Directeness in Subtitling.
  • Sorry to Disturb You: an analysis of shock value in film. Elvy McCrudden. Nov 12. Written By Kaly Cerqueira. Content warning: this article includes mention ...

sorry for the disturb

This phrase is not correct in English.

  • Apr 7, 2020 ... “Sorry to disturb” is correct. “Sorry for the disturb” is grammatically incorrect. In second sentence “for” is a preposition and the gerund must ...
  • Jun 21, 2022 ... Hello, I'm sorry for the disturb and thank you for the support. Since notepad 8.4 has been released I can't update it anymore as I'm ...
  • Apr 14, 2020 ... @Cedric , @Wingnut sorry for the disturb , but any help for this points ? thanks. Wingnut April 15, 2020, 12:40am 5. https://www.babylonjs ...
  • Mar 4, 2023 ... Or this is kinda "sorry for the disturb"? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote 12. Downvote 22 ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... plcdnl commented on Jul 1. Hi, sorry for the disturb. I'm continuing to have this error also if i ...
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... Sorry for the disturb, can I have your support also for these doubts? flows-daniel (Daniel Kimmelmann) August 13, 2024, 5:59pm 4. Hi @lbaldon.
  • Nov 9, 2022 ... Dear Ivan, Sorry for the disturb. I would like to ask some help. I have some multi-line texts. Every block contains ID, date, text type, ...
  • Sorry for the disturb” is grammatically incorrect. In second sentence “for” is a preposition and the gerund must be used when a verb comes after a preposition.
  • Apr 23, 2024 ... Hi @jon , sorry for the disturb, may I have your inputs? jon April 24, 2024, 10:23am 3. Sorry, no. PsychoPy has 40,000 users. There's no way ...
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... . more. View all 44 comments. filippobernardi96. Hello katie sorry for the disturb. Im ... more. raccoonscantfly. This is fantastic stuff ❤️ .

Alternatives:

  • sorry for the disturbance
  • apologies for the disturbance
  • sorry for interrupting
  • apologies for the interruption
  • sorry to bother you

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