"Very sorry, sir, we have nothing bigger than size 8."

Sort of saying they were sorry and ashamed, sir.

"I'm sorry sir, but it just wasn't a big deal."

"I am sorry sir," came the distant voice of a tape recording.

I'm sorry sir: she must have nipped in when we were at the northern end.

"Oh, sorry sir," his abashed junior said on the command channel.

I'm sorry sir, I've had a tough time with this.

A continuity person rushes up to say, "I'm sorry sir.

I am sorry, too, sir, but I must be allowed the floor.

"Very sorry, sir, but I don't understand a word that you are saying."