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i don't like the phrase "had arrived at"... seems passive, but i could be wrong. -- nm

Posted by colin (aka colinski) Nov 3 '11, 13:43

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Yeah, I feel like you "arrive at" an already existing conclusion. A financial projection is new... something you create, not become aware of. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 3, 13:57
"for good measure" and "in toto" are the problem phrases (IMO) -- nm - Roger More Nov 3, 13:44 4
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  - Obviously I'm missing context, but it's a rhetorical floruish for some very dry-sounding material. - Roger More Nov 3, 13:55 1
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- it's so ped.... -- nm - colin Nov 3, 13:45

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