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Nikitus Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

In the face of the inevitable question

Hello.


Are the following sentences grammatically correct?


"In the face of the inevitable question, Tim spoke dubiously in order to buy some time to continue searching desperately for an answer that could appease the negative impact this could have. However, he was abruptly interrupted by his friend."


Thanks.

  

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We normally appease people, not things. I suggest the verb alleviate. Or perhaps soften or reduce.

— Clive

  • We normally appease people, not things.
  • I suggest the verb alleviate.
  • Or perhaps soften or reduce.
  • Your first sentence is a bit long-winded,
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We normally appease people, not things.

I suggest the verb alleviate. Or perhaps soften or reduce.


Your first sentence is a bit long-winded,

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