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    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you this morning but unfortunately, without success.

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    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you this morning but unfortunately, without success.

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    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you on the telephone this morning but unfortunately, without success..... I couldn't reach you.



    Please could you let me know how to improve this sentence. Many thanks for your help.
    Author dalmat3 (639963) 24 Nov 09, 15:11
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    Is this written language, or spoken?

    If it's written it's almost okay. I'd just shift the comma:

    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you on the telephone this morning, but unfortunately without success..... I couldn't reach you.
    #1AuthorMini Cooper (236699) 24 Nov 09, 15:17
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    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you on the telephone this morning, but unfortunately without success..... I couldn't reach you.

    Thank you very much Mini Cooper. Yes, it is in the written (correspondence).

    Is it correct, or you think that this sentence can be improved?
    #2Author dalmat3 (639963) 24 Nov 09, 15:52
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    It's fine.
    #3AuthorMini Cooper (236699) 24 Nov 09, 16:02
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    I think your version is fine, however:
    How about this one:

    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you / get hold of you this morning, but unfortunately in vain.
    #4Authorsbdy24 Nov 09, 16:03
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    What is nicer (better) in the good correspondence?

    As a matter of fact, I tried to call you this morning, but unfortunately in vain.

    or

    As a matter of fact, I get hold of you this morning, but unfortunately in vain.

    Thank you for your comment.
    #5Author dalmat3 (639963) 24 Nov 09, 17:12
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    I'd stick with

    I tried to call you, because you cannot say that second sentence like that. You "try" to get (a) hold of someone.

    Also, unless you are writing a very formal mail or letter, i wouldn't use in vain.

    Why don't you use

    "As a matter of fact, I tried to call you this morning, but unfortunately I couldn't reach you."
    #6AuthorSchoko24 Nov 09, 17:23
     
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