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Felixxx Posted 13 years ago
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It is said that

If I didn't get wrong, "It is said that" means it is an consensus view for some people.
But if I change like this...

According to the researchers, it is said that sleeping is a stupid thing.

Does it sound natural? I want to express "sleeping is a stupid thing" is said by the searchers based on the research. But will people get it wrong by understanding that researchers indicated that the consensus view from general thinks sleeping is a stupid thing?

I tried my best to express it precisely! Hope you can understand, thanks
  

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Does it sound natural? No, l because you have mentioned some sayers. I'm not sure which you mean, but choose one of these: Researchers say that sleeping is a stupid thing.

— Mister Micawber

  • Does it sound natural?
  • No, l because you have mentioned some sayers.
  • I'm not sure which you mean, but choose one of these: Researchers say that sleeping is a stupid thing.
  • According to researchers, many people say that sleeping is a stupid thing .
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FelixxxAccording to the researchers, it is said that sleeping is a stupid thing.Does it sound natural?
No, l because you have mentioned some sayers. I'm not sure which you mean, but choose one of these:

Researchers say that sleeping is a stupid thing.
According to researchers, many people say that sleeping is a stupid thing.
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