send one's regrets
Frequency: 6.26.8 per million words
a formal way to say you cannot attend an event
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- He sends his regrets about missing our 45th reunion.
- Due to a prior engagement, she had to send her regrets for the wedding.
- The Prime Minister will send his regrets as he is unable to attend the summit.
- I'm afraid I'll have to send my regrets for the dinner party next week.
- Please send your regrets to the host if you cannot make it.
- The committee member sent his regrets regarding the monthly meeting.
- She sent her regrets with an apology for the short notice.
- Many guests sent their regrets due to the sudden change in date.
- Even though he wanted to go, he had to send his regrets for the ceremony.
- The invitation specified to send regrets only if you are unable to attend.