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The phrase "apologized for taking" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing regret for having taken something or for an action that involved taking.
Example: "She apologized for taking the last piece of cake without asking."
Alternatives: "apologized for having taken" or "expressed regret for taking".
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She apologized for taking so long.
The old woman had apologized for taking so long.
Later, at the cash register, Jace apologized for taking so long.
But after the meeting I went up to him, introduced myself, and apologized for taking the limelight.
Mike Mussina met with reporters yesterday and apologized for taking three days to discuss his removal from the Yankees' rotation.
She apologized for taking the fun out of the exchange and said she hoped she had not been too serious.
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The prospect of an apology is not especially appealing, either: "He's just going to apologize for taking a picture, right?
I apologize for taking its life.
During that time I called my mother to apologize for taking her cooking for granted, my sister to apologize for taking her cooking for granted and a woman I had dumped to apologize for taking her cooking for granted.
A German official said Mr. Schröder would not apologize for taking a position that had broad political support at home.
SHORTLY thereafter, a note appeared under my door: "I want to formally apologize for taking your newspaper this morning.
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