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Misty77 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Please check this sentence

I've a doubt here:

The most common reason why companies avail the services of technical consultants is to use their technical expertise on various projects.

Is this construction OK? Please advise!

Thanks in advance
  

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I find 'the reason why' redundant, though many grammarians do not. The most common reason that companies use the services of technical consultants is their technical expertise in various projects.

  • I find 'the reason why' redundant, though many grammarians do not.
  • The most common reason that companies use the services of technical consultants is their technical expertise in various projects.
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I find 'the reason why' redundant, though many grammarians do not.

The most common reason that companies use the services of technical consultants is their technical expertise in various projects.

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