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When using a quote from a document, would you use the 'policy states,' or 'the policy reveals,'?

asked Apr 20 '11 at 16:37 Andrea Fletcher New member
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I think 'the policy states' sounds more professional.  'To reveal' is a verb better suited to scientific or philosophical discoveries.

link comment answered Apr 21 '11 at 10:02 Kimberly Expert

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