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Better ways to say “On the subject of”
Four words for "on" or "about."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
A throat-clearing phrase. It opens paragraphs without committing to anything. Jump straight to the topic.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
On the subject of governance, we have three recommendations.
After
On governance, we have three recommendations.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01On neutral
short and direct
On governance, three recommendations.
- 02About neutral
plain spoken
About governance, three recommendations.
- 03Regarding formal
formal memo
Regarding governance: three recommendations.
- 04As for neutral
pivoting to a new topic
As for governance, three recommendations follow.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
The reader already knows you're about to write about something. Tell them what.