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Abil Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Retrenched position

Although chances of an agreement with ABC party is still 50:50, it is highly likely that our unconditional support for their sole program will further help them maintain their retrenched position vis a vis our party.

Is the sentence correct? Thanks.
  

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Although chances of an agreement with ABC party are still 50:50, it is highly likely that our unconditional support for their sole program will further help them maintain their retrenched position vis-à-vis our party. Why would you want to help maintain a retrenched position re your party? I think you may have the wrong word.

— Mister Micawber

  • Although chances of an agreement with ABC party are still 50:50, it is highly likely that our unconditional support for their sole program will further help them maintain their retrenched position vis-à-vis our party.
  • Why would you want to help maintain a retrenched position re your party?
  • I think you may have the wrong word.
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Although chances of an agreement with ABC party are still 50:50, it is highly likely that our unconditional support for their sole program will further help them maintain their retrenched position vis-à-vis our party.

Why would you want to help maintain a retrenched position re your party? I think you may have the wrong word.
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Yes, it should be "entrenched". Now, is the sentence correct?
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