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in need of = too wordy/pompous?

 
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nawee



Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:54 am    Post subject: in need of = too wordy/pompous? Reply with quote
Hello,

"They are in need of guidance to deal with academic and non-academic issues they are faced with in life."

Is "in need of" too much here?

Thank you,

Nawee
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Philo Kevetch



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No, sounds fine to me....:) Philo
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