prior engagement

Examples (20)

• He regrets that he cannot attend the dinner due to a prior engagement.
• I'm afraid I can't make it to the meeting; I have a prior engagement.
• I'm so sorry, but I have a prior engagement and won't be able to make it.
• She declined the invitation due to a prior engagement that evening.
• Thank you for the invitation, but unfortunately, I must decline due to a prior engagement.
• He had a prior engagement and couldn't attend the unexpected conference call.
• Would it be possible to reschedule our meeting? I just realized I have a conflicting prior engagement.
• Please let us know in advance if you have any prior engagements.
• The CEO is unable to join the call as she has a long-standing prior engagement.
• Despite his prior engagement, he managed to squeeze in a quick visit.
• I had to miss the conference last year because of a prior engagement I couldn't get out of.
• The CEO cancelled his flight due to an urgent prior engagement.
• The senator's office announced he would not be at the press conference, citing a prior engagement.
• We regret to inform you that the speaker has a prior engagement.
• My schedule is packed this week with several prior engagements.
• Do you have any prior engagements on Tuesday afternoon?
• Before I book the tickets, are you sure you don't have any prior engagements on that date?
• Their wedding date clashed with my prior engagement to travel abroad.
• Apologies for my absence at the team lunch; I had a prior engagement with a client.
• It's important to check your schedule for any prior engagements before committing.