trip will take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week. vs The trip will take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

Both phrases are correct, but the second one is more commonly used and sounds more natural. The addition of the article 'the' before 'trip' makes the sentence more specific and clear.

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trip will take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

This phrase is correct but sounds a bit incomplete and less specific.

This phrase is understandable but lacks the article 'the' before 'trip,' making it sound less specific. It can be used informally.

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It is of secondary importance whether the vote takes place on Wednesday or Thursday.
The election of the Commission President will take place on Wednesday.
A vote on both will take place on Wednesday 18 June at midday by the whole European Parliament.
The vote will take place on Wednesday, 10 February.
The vote will take place on Wednesday 17 November 2004 at 12.30 p.m.
The vote will take place on Wednesday - therefore tomorrow - at 12 noon.
The debate will take place on Wednesday afternoon.
Voting on the Czarnecki report will take place on Wednesday.
The vote on the Estrela report will take place on Wednesday, 20 October.
The vote on this motion for a resolution will take place on Wednesday.
The vote will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.
The vote will take place on Wednesday 12 December 2007.
The vote will take place on Wednesday at 11.30 a.m.
The vote will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.
The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 14 December, but the three prize winners will arrive in Strasbourg on Monday.
Vote will take place on Wednesday on the first reading of this proposed EU-wide regulation.
A vote on both will take place on Wednesday 18 June at midday by the whole European Parliament.
A vote on the report will take place on Wednesday.
Voting on these will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.
The vote on these will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.

Alternatives:

the trip will take place on wednesday or thursday this week.

The trip will take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is more commonly used and sounds more natural. The addition of the article 'the' before 'trip' makes the sentence more specific and clear.

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It is of secondary importance whether the vote takes place on Wednesday or Thursday.
The election of the Commission President will take place on Wednesday.
A vote on both will take place on Wednesday 18 June at midday by the whole European Parliament.
The vote will take place on Wednesday, 10 February.
The vote will take place on Wednesday 17 November 2004 at 12.30 p.m.
The vote will take place on Wednesday - therefore tomorrow - at 12 noon.
The debate will take place on Wednesday afternoon.
Voting on the Czarnecki report will take place on Wednesday.
The vote on the Estrela report will take place on Wednesday, 20 October.
The vote on this motion for a resolution will take place on Wednesday.
The vote will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.
The vote will take place on Wednesday 12 December 2007.
The vote will take place on Wednesday at 11.30 a.m.
The vote will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.
The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 14 December, but the three prize winners will arrive in Strasbourg on Monday.
Vote will take place on Wednesday on the first reading of this proposed EU-wide regulation.
A vote on both will take place on Wednesday 18 June at midday by the whole European Parliament.
A vote on the report will take place on Wednesday.
Voting on these will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.
The vote on these will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon.

Alternatives:

the trip is scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday this week.
the trip is planned for Wednesday or Thursday this week.
the trip will occur on either Wednesday or Thursday this week.
the trip will happen on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

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trip will take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week. vs The trip will take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week.