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HUBLOT Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

"ongoing" / "in progress"

Hi teachers,



http://news.yahoo.com/15-burned-bodies-found-algeria-gas-plant-source-123851125.html

Is it correct to say "An investigation was ongoing to..." to mean "An investigation was in progress to..."?
  

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Yes, but it's more like journalistic jargon. It also sounds a bit like you think that word sounds more impressive.

— Clive

  • Yes, but it's more like journalistic jargon.
  • It also sounds a bit like you think that word sounds more impressive.
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Yes, but it's more like journalistic jargon.
It also sounds a bit like you think that word sounds more impressive.
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Thanks a lot, Clive.

What about saying "An investigation was going on to..."?
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