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Discover LudwigThe phrase "apologises for the error" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when someone is expressing regret or remorse for a mistake that has occurred.
Example: "The company apologises for the error in the billing statement and is working to resolve the issue promptly."
Alternatives: "regrets the mistake" or "expresses regret for the error."
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An ITV spokesperson said: "ITV News apologises for the error broadcast in the lunchtime news package today regarding Sir Lenny Henry's knighthood at the palace.
The author apologises for the error and omission in the paper.
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The publisher apologises for the errors caused.
The publisher apologises for this error and the inconvenience caused.
"The council apologises for this error, but believe it has taken action swiftly to deal with it as soon as it came to light".
The journal apologises for this error.
The author apologises for this error.
The journal then published the following Erratum: "The health risk of chrysotile asbestos: Erratum During the editing process of the recent article by Bernstein [ 1 ] the conflicts of interest statement was wrongly amended from 'No conflicts of interest relevant to this article' to 'There are no conflicts of interest.' The publisher apologises for this error.
Google apologises for this error".
Google apologises for this error". Emma Draper, head of communications at campaign group Privacy International, said Google should be "hugely embarrassed".
Taylor & Francis apologises for this error.
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