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Better ways to say “Are of the opinion that”
"Think" or "believe."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Five words for one verb. Same nominalisation tic — opinion sits where the verb should.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
The committee are of the opinion that the proposal is sound.
After
The committee believes the proposal is sound.
iii · The alternatives3 ways out
- 01Think neutral
best default
The committee thinks the proposal is sound.
- 02Believe neutral
softer
The committee believes the proposal is sound.
- 03Hold formal
legal/formal
The committee holds the proposal sound.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
"Of the opinion" → "think."