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[river1974]

Dear teachers:

(a) We exceed the capabilities of our competitors by guaranteeing that your parcel will be delivered within 48 hours of your sending it.
(b) We exceed the capabilities of our competitors by guaranteeing that your parcel will be delivered within 48 hours from your sending it.

Which one sounds more natural?

Thanks.

[bud]

I think they're both ok, but I like the sound of of better.

[river1974]

Thanks bud. Your viewpoints on those prepositions are very helpful!

[iitimone7]

river, those 2 sentences are correct, but to say '...from when you sent the package' would be an even better ending to that sentence.

[river1974]

Thanks iitimone7.