Sentence examples for am sorry from inspiring English sources

The phrase "am sorry" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used in informal contexts, but it typically requires a subject like "I" to be grammatically correct.
Example: "I am sorry for the misunderstanding."
Alternatives: "I apologize" or "I'm regretful."

Dictionary

am sorry

adjective

Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.

  • I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.

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"Well, I am sorry.

Owner: I am sorry.

I really am sorry.

"Listen, I am sorry.

But I am sorry".

Mexico, I am sorry.

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"I'm sorry, I'm sorry everyone".

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, parabola.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Principles.

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