With this in mind vs As I was thinking

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'With this in mind' is used to introduce a point that should be considered in relation to the current topic, while 'as I was thinking' is used to indicate that the speaker is sharing their thoughts or ideas. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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With this in mind

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a point that should be considered in relation to the current topic.

This phrase is used to direct the reader or listener's attention to a specific idea or concept that is relevant to the discussion.

Examples:

With this in mind, let's consider the implications of the new policy.
With this in mind, we can better understand the challenges ahead.
With this in mind, the decision becomes clearer.
With this in mind, we can proceed with caution.
With this in mind, the project takes on a new perspective.

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With this in mind, we feel that it is important to develop cooperation agreements between Europol and the police forces in applicant countries as quickly as possible.
With this in mind, we wish to establish common principles, criteria for specifying exemptions and derogations on competition rules and funding.
With this in mind, we support the resolution.
With this in mind, I wish Mrs Schörling's report every success.
With this in mind, we profoundly regret the terrorist attacks in Istanbul.
With this in mind, we will endorse the amendments that our fellow-Members have tabled.
With this in mind, my group will support the resolution.
With this in mind, I have a proposal for you, Commissioners.
With this in mind, communication activities and information campaigns play an important role.
With this in mind, a wide range and sufficient number of sound and appropriate educational establishments, from primary schools to universities, are necessary.
With this in mind I would stick to my ceterum censeo, that there can be no democracy without transparency.
With this in mind, it is my plea that we should respect human rights rather than grovel to anybody.
With this in mind, I wish to express my endorsement of this proposal for a regulation.
With this in mind, the association has identified the necessary volunteers for the project.
With this in mind, in September 2007 the Commission proposed the so-called 'Third Package' of measures for electricity and gas.
With this in mind, your rapporteur wished to make it clear that any rejection decision must be duly substantiated.
With this in mind, we need to give thought to a form of integrated agricultural policy for the Mediterranean.
With this in mind: 1.
With this in mind, could the Commission answer the following questions: 1.
With this in mind, we have therefore submitted an amendment to Mr Jarzembowski's report.

Alternatives:

Considering this
Taking this into account
In light of this
Given this information
Keeping this in view

As I was thinking

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker is sharing their thoughts or ideas.

This phrase is used to introduce or follow up on a thought or idea that the speaker has had.