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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 17 years ago
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...inquiry into the agenda two days ago/prior(?)...

Hi all

Does this sentence read natural? Should I change 'two days ago' to 'two days prior'?


A bill like this don't get passed without heav scrutiny, with the Senate hearing its first inquiry into the agenda two days ago, it is doubtful that things will change in this financial year.

Thanks

PBF
  

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Hi, Does this sentence read naturally? Should I change 'two days ago' to 'two days prior'? A bill like this don't get passed without heav scrutiny, with the Senate hearing its first inquiry into the agenda two days ago, it is doubtful that things will change in this financial year.

— Clive

  • Hi, Does this sentence read naturally?
  • Should I change 'two days ago' to 'two days prior'?
  • A bill like this don't get passed without heav scrutiny, with the Senate hearing its first inquiry into the agenda two days ago, it is doubtful that things will change in this financial year.
  • two days ago = two days before the time of writing.
  • two days prior = two days prior to something .
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Hi,

Does this sentence read naturally? Should I change 'two days ago' to 'two days prior'?



A bill like this don't get passed without heav scrutiny, with the Senate hearing its first inquiry into the agenda two days ago, it is doubtful that things will change in this financial year.



two days ago = two days before th
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Hi PBF

The word "ago" is fine. I would not use the word "prior" unless there were something specific mentioned that indicated "prior to what". I have highlighted errors, and also wording that is unclear to me in your sentence.
Peaceblinkfriend
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