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Fortunately, Jim this project will not be due for weeks vs Fortunately, Jim, this project will not be due for weeks.

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in terms of punctuation. The first phrase lacks a comma after 'Jim,' while the second phrase includes the comma. The comma is necessary to set off the name 'Jim' as a form of direct address. Both versions are commonly used in English, with the second one being more formally correct.

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Fortunately, Jim this project will not be due for weeks

This phrase is correct but lacks a necessary comma for proper punctuation.

This phrase is correct but lacks a necessary comma after 'Jim' to set it off as a form of direct address. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

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And this project began essentially on my kitchen table.
I put three years into this project.
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His calculations on initial stresses were invaluable to this project.
Depends how long this project takes.
People in this project are your responsibility.
Tracy Hall and others joined this project shortly thereafter.
The German Society for Technical Cooperation helped establish this project.
This project involves volunteers in various programs and conferences concerning cultural preservation.
Ove originally started this project after his row to Denmark.
This project property can also be accessed via VBA/.NET.
Description This Project was started by Akira Yamamoto on September 1970.
Therefore, your advice concerning this project would be welcome.
Children will enjoy this project, too.
Prof Busby found many obstacles while undertaking this project.
DEGA Broadcast Systems was the system integrator in this project.
This project is a great step forward .
This project cost me NZ$200 total.
We must organize to resist this project.
Mrs. Donnelly oversees this project.

Alternatives:

Fortunately, Jim, this project will not be due for weeks.

Fortunately, Jim, this project will not be due for weeks.

This phrase is correct and includes the necessary comma for proper punctuation.

This phrase is correct and includes the necessary comma after 'Jim' to set it off as a form of direct address. It is commonly used in formal writing.

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Well, f-fortunately, Jim, the fate of the company doesn't depend on one man.
I mean, this project will be worth billions to the company one day.
According to the preliminary draft, this project will be directly co-financed by European funds.
Okay, Jim, this is what I'm talking about.
And, Jim, this is not a proposal.
Hopefully, this project will go some way towards modifying the eating patterns of the youngest members of European society.
As I said in the trial, Jim, this is a black-and-white issue legally and morally.
In line with Union non-proliferation objectives, this project will contribute to making the CTBT monitoring and verification system more robust, and strengthening the Preparatory Commission's capacities to more accurately monitor radioxenon.
Jim, Jim, Jim, Jim, that's impossible.
You know, Jim, while you're sorting through this rut, this funk of yours, I think it would be good for you to be of service to others, not just your roommates.
Now, Jim, I need Lamar.
You know, Jim, everybody's ready to be bent.
Good meeting, Jim, Sean.
Remember, Jim, we are watching you.
All right, Jim, your quarterlies look very good.
All due respect, Jim, but you fetishize these guys.
So, Jim, I noticed you checking out Jan's candles.
This is Chase, Jim, Glenn and Gregg.
Please, Jonah, Jim, anybody.
Ronnie, Jim, meet Mr. Jensen.

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Fortunately, Jim, this project will not be due for weeks.

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