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Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..." Tue Jan 15, 2008 18:10 pm  Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..."
 

Hi

Do you find the following sentence correct and natural?

Quote:
Your letter requesting the provision of the internet at your residence has been accepted.

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Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..." Wed Jan 16, 2008 15:34 pm  Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..."
 

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Too awkwardly officialese. Try:

Internet service will be provided at your residence.
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