APOLOGY IN ADVANCE

Definition: An expression of regret or sorrow offered before an action or event, acknowledging the possibility of causing inconvenience or offense.

Synonyms: Preemptive Apology, Advance Regret, Early Sorry, Anticipatory Apology, Future Apology

Usage Examples in Sentences

Apology in advance for any confusion that may arise from my handwriting on this note.

Please forgive any inconvenience caused, and accept my apology in advance for any technical issues during the webinar.

Please accept my apology in advance if I forget to attach the document to this email.

Please accept my apology in advance for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the main entrance.

Please accept my apology in advance if my words come across as harsh.

In consideration of the circumstances, I extend my apology in advance for any misunderstanding that may arise.

Before I begin, I would like to express my apology in advance for any disruption my questions may cause.

My sincere apology in advance for any inconvenience caused by the construction work outside.

I want to extend my apology in advance for any offense my remarks may unintentionally cause.

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I hope you can accept my apology in advance for any inconvenience caused by the change in plans.

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Before we proceed, I must express my apology in advance for any technical difficulties that may occur.

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Please allow me to offer my apology in advance if my words inadvertently offend you.

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An apology in advance is warranted for the disruption during the renovation process.

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If there are any technical glitches during the presentation, I extend my apology in advance.

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I want to express my apology in advance for the inconvenience of rescheduling the meeting.

Customer: Hi, I wanted to let you know that I might need to cancel my reservation for tomorrow evening.Restaurant Staff: No problem at all. Thank you for informing us in advance. Is there a specific reason for the cancellation?Customer: Yes, something unexpected came up at work, and I won't be able to make it.Restaurant Staff: I understand. We appreciate your apology in advance and hope everything is okay at work.Customer: Thank you for your understanding. I'll make sure to reschedule as soon as possible.Restaurant Staff: Not a problem at all. Just let us know when you'd like to come in, and we'll be happy to accommodate you.

APOLOGY IN ADVANCE

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