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Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..."



 
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Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..." #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 15, 2008 17:10 pm   Expression: "Your letter requesting the provision of the ..."
 

Hi

Do you find the following sentence correct and natural?

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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 ..." #2 (permalink) Wed Jan 16, 2008 14:34 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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