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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, 35 meters were found to be missing / shortage.
Upon inspection, 35 meters of the fabric was found to be missing / shortage.
  

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Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, 35 meters were found to be missing. Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, it was short (by) 35 meters.

— Mister Micawber

  • Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, 35 meters were found to be missing.
  • Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, it was short (by) 35 meters.
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Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, 35 meters were found to be missing.
Upon inspection of the fabric supplied, it was short (by) 35 meters.
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