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Usage of delay(ed)



 
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Usage of delay(ed) Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:20 am  Usage of delay(ed)		  
Which of the following sentences would be appropriate to say when you respond to an email later than expected?

1) Sorry for the delay in response
2) Sorry for the delayed response
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Usage of delay(ed) Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:29 am  Usage of delay(ed)		  
Hi Daemon
Your second sentence is much better.
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