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Rommel Posted 8 years ago
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Is it acceptable to use 'city' three times in this sentence? Is 'in' correctly used?

Is it acceptable to use 'city' three times in this sentence? Is 'in' correctly used?

The newly elected president of the city council imparted his message, encouraging everyone to cooperate with the entire city council in implementing the different programs that would benefit the city as a whole.

  

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Leave out the second 'city'. It's obvious which council is meant. 'in' is perfect as you have it.

  • Leave out the second 'city'.
  • It's obvious which council is meant.
  • 'in' is perfect as you have it.
  • CJ
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Leave out the second 'city'. It's obvious which council is meant.

'in' is perfect as you have it. Emotion: smile

CJ

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