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Dear _________________:
Thank you for inviting me to attend the upcoming _________________. I appreciate your thinking of me, and am sure that the program would be very informative.
Unfortunately, a previous commitment prevents me from being able to accept your invitation. I'm sorry that I will be unable to attend.
Please keep me in mind for future events. Again, thank you for thinking of me.
Sincerely,
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