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Sorry about or Sorry for

If you say sorry about then you are showing sympathy.
If you say sorry for then you are apologising and admitting that you caused the problem.

  • I am sorry about all this. I hope it will all come good in the end.
  • I am sorry for all the trouble I have caused you.