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Antonija Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Intention of and hope for

Hello!
How can I avoid this awkward expression? Thank you in advance.

At the beginning of the meeting, it is necessary to do everything possible to lessen any tensions as well as to express intention of and hope for a successful outcome for all parties.
  

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This is possibly slightly better At the beginning of each (business) meeting/a (business) meeting/(business) meetings, it is necessary to do everything possible to lessen any tensions as well as to express hope for a successful outcome for all parties. The meeting is possible if you've mentioned the meeting before.

  • This is possibly slightly better At the beginning of each (business) meeting/a (business) meeting/(business) meetings, it is necessary to do everything possible to lessen any tensions as well as to express hope for a successful outcome for all parties.
  • The meeting is possible if you've mentioned the meeting before.
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This is possibly slightly better

At the beginning of each (business) meeting/a (business) meeting/(business) meetings, it is necessary to do everything possible to lessen any tensions as well as to express hope for a successful outcome for all parties.

The meeting is possible if you've mentioned the meeting before.
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Intention??

Do you mean 'put forward an agenda'?
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No, it means that one has to express his intention (not only hope )of concluding negotiations favourably for the both parties.
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I would still phrase it differently because I have my doubts about using the word intention here. You can ask for another opinion.

At the beginning of each meeting, it is necessary to do everything possible to lessen any tensions as well as to express both encouragement and hope that a favourable conclusion will be reached to the satisfaction of all parties (involved).
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Thank you, Ivanhr. You have helped me a lot.

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