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look forward to your prompt action vs looking forward to your prompt action

These phrases both sound awkward, because the phrase "prompt action" implies a demand, while "looking forward" is a friendly-sounding phrase.
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Last updated: December 11, 2017 • 49530 views

look forward to your prompt action

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The phrase is odd because the words "prompt action" indicate a demand, while the words "look forward" sound friendly.
  • Will they want, as well, to be scorned and abused? I look forward to your prompt action with regard to the program and to your reply to the issues raised herein.
  • I look forward to your prompt action and response. Sincerely,. Richard S. Crummins. Senior Counsel. University of Rochester richard.crummins@rochester .edu.
  • I look forward to your prompt action in resolving the sorry matter above- mentioned and sincerely hope that this can be achieved amicably without recourse to a ...
  • Feb 25, 2015 ... ... uphold Canada's claims to being a leader in human rights. I look forward to your prompt action to defend equality rights for all Canadians.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • await your prompt action
  • am awaiting your prompt action

looking forward to your prompt action

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This phrase is awkward because "looking forward" is a friendly thing to say, while "prompt action" indicates that you are demanding something from someone.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • await your prompt action
  • awaiting your prompt action

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