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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
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"...centring on...."

This issue centring on the jury system has attracted much conflicting opinions from the community, the victims and the defendant. 

Would you say this sounds natural? 

Also, I am a bit unsure about 'centring on'. Should I leave out 'on'? 

Thank you

PBF
  

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Centering seems uncalled for here; if you did use it, though, on is essential. This issue of / regarding the jury system has attracted many conflicting opinions from the community, the victims and the defendants.

— Mister Micawber

  • Centering seems uncalled for here; if you did use it, though, on is essential.
  • This issue of / regarding the jury system has attracted many conflicting opinions from the community, the victims and the defendants.
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Centering seems uncalled for here; if you did use it, though, on is essential.

This issue of/regarding the jury system has attracted many conflicting opinions from the community, the victims and the defendants.
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Thanks for replying Mister Micawber. 

This is going to sound silly but I was just wondering if I use 'centering on' in my oral presentation, is it going to make it sound more interllectual?

Thanks again

PBF
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Not a silly question. We often have the choice of formal/informal words. However, I just think that 'center on' here is rather vague and inappropriate. An issue is an issue, and is concerned with something specific. You might have a group of issues 'centering on ***'.
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