Two consecutive sentences that begin with in
I start off two sentences with "in" and it really irks me. Is this okay, does it sound bad? Any recommendations on how to reword the beginning of my sentences would be appreciated.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. In 2015 over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number unprecedented in recent history."
I thought of changing the second sentence to "Over a million crossed into Europe seeking asylum in 2015, a number unprecedented in recent history," but after I read it, the flow felt worse.
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I start off two sentences with "in" and it really irks me. Is this okay, does it sound bad? Any recommendations on how to reword the beginning of my sentences would be appreciated.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. In 2015 over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number unprecedented in recent history."
I thought of changing the second sentence to "Over a million crossed into Europe seeking asylum in 2015, a number unprecedented in recent history," but after I read it, the flow felt worse.
word-choice syntactic-analysis phrasing
asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
KappaKone TVKappaKone TV
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In general, beginning two successive sentences with the same word tends to suggest poor writing style, and may sound awkward. In this case, however, there is little reason to worry about it -- just be aware of such situations and double-check yourself when it seems appropriate.
– Hot Licks
Dec 26 '18 at 3:27
The two ins are so far apart I don't even know what you're on about. In that span, you repeat the word "of" twice, and "the" a whopping four times. And that doesn't irk you somehow. As well it shouldn't.
– RegDwigнt♦
Dec 26 '18 at 3:34
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I start off two sentences with "in" and it really irks me. Is this okay, does it sound bad? Any recommendations on how to reword the beginning of my sentences would be appreciated.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. In 2015 over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number unprecedented in recent history."
I thought of changing the second sentence to "Over a million crossed into Europe seeking asylum in 2015, a number unprecedented in recent history," but after I read it, the flow felt worse.
word-choice syntactic-analysis phrasing
asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
KappaKone TVKappaKone TV
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I start off two sentences with "in" and it really irks me. Is this okay, does it sound bad? Any recommendations on how to reword the beginning of my sentences would be appreciated.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. In 2015 over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number unprecedented in recent history."
I thought of changing the second sentence to "Over a million crossed into Europe seeking asylum in 2015, a number unprecedented in recent history," but after I read it, the flow felt worse.
word-choice syntactic-analysis phrasing
word-choice syntactic-analysis phrasing
asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 3:23
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In general, beginning two successive sentences with the same word tends to suggest poor writing style, and may sound awkward. In this case, however, there is little reason to worry about it -- just be aware of such situations and double-check yourself when it seems appropriate.
– Hot Licks
Dec 26 '18 at 3:27
The two ins are so far apart I don't even know what you're on about. In that span, you repeat the word "of" twice, and "the" a whopping four times. And that doesn't irk you somehow. As well it shouldn't.
– RegDwigнt♦
Dec 26 '18 at 3:34
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In general, beginning two successive sentences with the same word tends to suggest poor writing style, and may sound awkward. In this case, however, there is little reason to worry about it -- just be aware of such situations and double-check yourself when it seems appropriate.
– Hot Licks
Dec 26 '18 at 3:27
The two ins are so far apart I don't even know what you're on about. In that span, you repeat the word "of" twice, and "the" a whopping four times. And that doesn't irk you somehow. As well it shouldn't.
– RegDwigнt♦
Dec 26 '18 at 3:34
In general, beginning two successive sentences with the same word tends to suggest poor writing style, and may sound awkward. In this case, however, there is little reason to worry about it -- just be aware of such situations and double-check yourself when it seems appropriate.
– Hot Licks
Dec 26 '18 at 3:27
In general, beginning two successive sentences with the same word tends to suggest poor writing style, and may sound awkward. In this case, however, there is little reason to worry about it -- just be aware of such situations and double-check yourself when it seems appropriate.
– Hot Licks
Dec 26 '18 at 3:27
The two ins are so far apart I don't even know what you're on about. In that span, you repeat the word "of" twice, and "the" a whopping four times. And that doesn't irk you somehow. As well it shouldn't.
– RegDwigнt♦
Dec 26 '18 at 3:34
The two ins are so far apart I don't even know what you're on about. In that span, you repeat the word "of" twice, and "the" a whopping four times. And that doesn't irk you somehow. As well it shouldn't.
– RegDwigнt♦
Dec 26 '18 at 3:34
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Possible suggestion:
"Over a million crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum , a number unprecedented in recent history,"
or
"The number of people having crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum exceeds a million, a number unprecedented in recent history,"
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
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In agreement I would be tempted to replace obvious duplication.
In your second sentence this can be easily remedied.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the
Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in
Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe
have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. During 2015
over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number
unprecedented in recent history."
Alternately Throughout etc.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:46
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Possible suggestion:
"Over a million crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum , a number unprecedented in recent history,"
or
"The number of people having crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum exceeds a million, a number unprecedented in recent history,"
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
Omega KryptonOmega Krypton
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Possible suggestion:
"Over a million crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum , a number unprecedented in recent history,"
or
"The number of people having crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum exceeds a million, a number unprecedented in recent history,"
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
Omega KryptonOmega Krypton
222213
add a comment |
Possible suggestion:
"Over a million crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum , a number unprecedented in recent history,"
or
"The number of people having crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum exceeds a million, a number unprecedented in recent history,"
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
Omega KryptonOmega Krypton
222213
Possible suggestion:
"Over a million crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum , a number unprecedented in recent history,"
or
"The number of people having crossed into Europe in 2015 seeking asylum exceeds a million, a number unprecedented in recent history,"
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
Omega KryptonOmega Krypton
222213
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
Omega KryptonOmega Krypton
222213
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
Omega KryptonOmega Krypton
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answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
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In agreement I would be tempted to replace obvious duplication.
In your second sentence this can be easily remedied.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the
Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in
Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe
have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. During 2015
over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number
unprecedented in recent history."
Alternately Throughout etc.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:46
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In agreement I would be tempted to replace obvious duplication.
In your second sentence this can be easily remedied.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the
Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in
Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe
have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. During 2015
over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number
unprecedented in recent history."
Alternately Throughout etc.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:46
KJOKJO
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In agreement I would be tempted to replace obvious duplication.
In your second sentence this can be easily remedied.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the
Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in
Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe
have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. During 2015
over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number
unprecedented in recent history."
Alternately Throughout etc.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:46
KJOKJO
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In agreement I would be tempted to replace obvious duplication.
In your second sentence this can be easily remedied.
"In response to the current geopolitical crises plaguing the
Middle East, specifically the Syrian Civil War, the war in
Afghanistan, and instability in Iraq, the countries of Western Europe
have experienced a substantial influx of refugees. During 2015
over a million migrants crossed into Europe seeking asylum, a number
unprecedented in recent history."
Alternately Throughout etc.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 3:46
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In general, beginning two successive sentences with the same word tends to suggest poor writing style, and may sound awkward. In this case, however, there is little reason to worry about it -- just be aware of such situations and double-check yourself when it seems appropriate.
– Hot Licks
Dec 26 '18 at 3:27
The two ins are so far apart I don't even know what you're on about. In that span, you repeat the word "of" twice, and "the" a whopping four times. And that doesn't irk you somehow. As well it shouldn't.
– RegDwigнt♦
Dec 26 '18 at 3:34