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The preparation of this report vs Preparation of this report

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The phrase 'the preparation of this report' includes the definite article 'the' and is more formal and specific, while 'preparation of this report' is a more general and common way to express the same idea.

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The preparation of this report

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is used when referring to the specific act of preparing a particular report. It includes the definite article 'the' for emphasis and specificity.

Examples:

  • The preparation of this report took several weeks.
  • I oversaw the preparation of this report personally.
  • I thank all those fellow Members who have lent their constructive support to the preparation of this report.
  • In order to respond to the debate, I would like briefly to mention a few issues which have come to light in the preparation of this report.
  • Too often, a good idea is dropped when it is suggested that it may not be compatible with the rules of the WTO; this happened in discussions with the Commission during the preparation of this report.
  • Throughout all the discussions and meetings related to the preparation of this report, I have stressed that the Memorandum of Understanding should be implemented as quickly as possible.
  • I thank the Committee on Fisheries and the rapporteur, Mr Maat, for their very positive cooperation in the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, firstly, I wish to thank all the shadow rapporteurs for the very constructive cooperation afforded to me in the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, Mr Caldeira spoke of risk as of an important error factor in the preparation of this report.
  • First of all, please allow me to thank Mrs Doris Pack for all the energy she put into the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, the Commission is very grateful for the hard work that has gone into the preparation of this report and for the excellent collaboration with our services.
  • The preparation of this report was accompanied by a good awareness campaign, and the rapporteur deserves congratulations for that as well.
  • The Member States shall send the Commission any information relevant to the preparation of this report.
  • The Commission is now working closely with the Special Coordinator in the preparation of this report.
  • Let me also congratulate our colleague, Mrs Neves for the preparation of this report.
  • Your rapporteur hopes that this problem may be solved in the future if more human resources are made available for the preparation of this report.
  • I should also like to thank the Commission for their excellent cooperation in the preparation of this report.
  • I am sorry to have to inform honourable Members that the committee never informed Parliament during the preparation of this report.
  • The other groups cooperated very constructively in the preparation of this report, and I should like to thank them for that.
  • It was Parliament's wish to contribute to that Council with its oral question and resolution as then approved, without prejudice to the preparation of this report.
  • This has already taken place to the extent that all relevant market competitors were consulted during the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, I too would like to thank Mrs Vergnaud for the wonderful cooperation we enjoyed in the preparation of this report.

Alternatives:

  • The report preparation
  • Preparing this report
  • The process of preparing this report
  • This report's preparation
  • The report's preparation

Preparation of this report

This phrase is correct and commonly used in general contexts.

This phrase is a more general way to refer to the act of preparing a report without emphasizing a specific report. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

  • Preparation of this report is almost complete.
  • I need to finish the preparation of this report by tomorrow.
  • The other groups cooperated very constructively in the preparation of this report, and I should like to thank them for that.
  • Throughout all the discussions and meetings related to the preparation of this report, I have stressed that the Memorandum of Understanding should be implemented as quickly as possible.
  • The Commission is now working closely with the Special Coordinator in the preparation of this report.
  • I thank all those fellow Members who have lent their constructive support to the preparation of this report.
  • The preparation of this report was accompanied by a good awareness campaign, and the rapporteur deserves congratulations for that as well.
  • During the preparation of this report, the Commission and the organisations involved in the field were consulted extensively.
  • In order to respond to the debate, I would like briefly to mention a few issues which have come to light in the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, I should like to begin by paying tribute to the wonderful parliamentary work undertaken by the rapporteur, Mrs Read, during the preparation of this report.
  • I thank the Committee on Fisheries and the rapporteur, Mr Maat, for their very positive cooperation in the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, firstly, I wish to thank all the shadow rapporteurs for the very constructive cooperation afforded to me in the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, firstly, I am obliged to Mrs Vlasto, who has demonstrated great commitment in her preparation of this report and has also brought out the key points very well.
  • Mr President, I would like to thank Mr Adamou for a very good report and excellent cooperation during the preparation of this report up to now.
  • Over the last months, and particularly during the preparation of this report, we have been working very closely with the rapporteur.
  • Mr President, Mr Caldeira spoke of risk as of an important error factor in the preparation of this report.
  • First of all, please allow me to thank Mrs Doris Pack for all the energy she put into the preparation of this report.
  • Mr President, the Commission is very grateful for the hard work that has gone into the preparation of this report and for the excellent collaboration with our services.
  • Parliament should grasp the opportunity, which the preparation of this report at this particular juncture provides, to set a new tone in the discussion on the EU's Russia policy and help to introduce more realism in it.
  • Too often, a good idea is dropped when it is suggested that it may not be compatible with the rules of the WTO; this happened in discussions with the Commission during the preparation of this report.
  • First, two expressions of thanks; the first is to rapporteur Mrs Grässle, who has been a great inspiration to all of us who worked with her throughout the preparation of this report.
  • The interaction with the Commission during the preparation of this report and the consensus reached on this report in the Committee on Foreign Affairs have convinced me that Europe is prepared to take on this challenge.

Alternatives:

  • Report preparation
  • Preparing the report
  • The process of report preparation
  • This report's preparation
  • The report's preparation

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