Words you know: complete the sentences

unpopular view · frame the question · stake your reputation · strategy away day · steer a discussion

• The executives gathered in Vermont for their annual ____ .
• Jane knew how to ____ before opening the floor for debate.
• As moderator, David managed to ____ away from controversial topics.
• Peter dared to voice an ____ during the board meeting in Boston.
• She was willing to ____ on the success of the new venture.

Remember: Stance and viewpoint adverbials

• ___ speaking, the Boston merger complies with all federal regulations. [Technically / Frankly] speaking, the Boston merger complies with all federal regulations.
• ___ , the New York team managed to outperform their rivals. [Ironically / Legally] , the New York team managed to outperform their rivals.
• From a legal ___, the agreement protects our intellectual property. [standpoint / viewpoint] , the agreement protects our intellectual property.
• ___ , the audit uncovered serious discrepancies in Seattle. [Tellingly / Understandably] , the audit uncovered serious discrepancies in Seattle.

Remember: The formal future

• The CEO is ___ to announce the restructuring plan in London. [slated / expected] to announce the restructuring plan in London.
• Our enterprise is ___ to launch the new service in Manchester next week. [poised / destined] to launch the new service in Manchester next week.
• The board members are ___ to arrive in Edinburgh by noon. [due / bound] to arrive in Edinburgh by noon.
• The subsidiary is on the ___ of signing a major contract in Bristol. [verge / brink] of signing a major contract in Bristol.

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