in half an hour's time. OR in half an hour

[Ganesh]

We have to inform our customers that the store will be closing in half an hour's time.
1. in half an hour's time.
OR
2, closing in half an hour

Which is better English?
Ganesh

[Skrej]

Hi Ganesh,

#2 is a bit more natural, although #1 isn't wrong.
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[KingLion]

"in half an hour's time" doesnot specify the time , in half an hour that means within the coming hour.

[K1ngk0ng]

So, which of the following sentences is correct, please?

1- It takes us half an hour to complete.
2- It takes us half an hour's time to complete.

Thanks

KK

[Kitosdad]

1- It takes us half an hour to complete.( But to complete what ? )
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[K1ngk0ng]

Thanks Kito very much. However, basing on what has been explained below by Kinglion, I do believe

It takes us half an hour's time to complete (suppose to complete something that has been mentioned) should be acceptable since it does not specify "within the coming time". Can you point out the differences between them, please? Why is the other phrase is odd and uncommon?

Thanks

KK

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