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11.
She is attending the meeting in place of her vacationing supervisor.
She is attending the meeting for her vacationing supervisor.
12.
I am in possession of damning evidence.
I have damning evidence.
13.
They are in proximity to the epicenter.
They are close to the epicenter.
14.
We are in receipt of your letter.
We received your letter.
15-17.
I wasnt sure what the question was in reference to (or regard to or in relation to).
I wasnt sure what the question was about.
18.
You will notice these side effects in some instances.
You will sometimes notice these side effects.
19.
In spite of the fact that the box was clearly labeled, he could not find it.
Although the box was clearly labeled, he could not find it.
20.
In terms of reducing costs, the strategy has been a failure.
The strategy has been a failure in reducing costs.
21.
In the absence of Smith as manager, Jones was left in charge.
Without Smith as manager, Jones was left in charge.
22.
In the case of duplication, rename the older file and place it in the Archive folder.
If duplication occurs, rename the older file and place it in the Archive folder.
23.
We were speaking in the context of yesterdays discussion.
We were speaking about yesterdays discussion.
24.
In the course of the session, little progress was made.
During the session, little progress was made.
25.
In the event that no decision is made, the current procedure will remain in effect.
If no decision is made, the current procedure will remain in effect.
26.
In the final analysis, it is up to us to decide.
Ultimately, it is up to us to decide.
27.
He will return in the near future.
He will return soon.
28.
It took in the neighborhood of two weeks to complete.
It took about two weeks to complete.
29.
They are in the vicinity of the headquarters now.
They are near the headquarters now.
30.
In view of the fact that you suggested it, I think you should propose it.
Because you suggested it, I think you should propose it.