{"id":2540,"date":"2020-08-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.events.com\/7-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-a-business-setting\/"},"modified":"2021-01-12T11:52:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T19:52:59","slug":"7-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-a-business-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/7-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-a-business-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Say &#8216;Thank You&#8217; in a Business Setting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;margin-left: 0;margin-right: 0;text-align: center\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"Ways to Say \u2018Thank You\u2019\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/235731370_orig.png\" alt=\"how to say thank you in a business setting\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 90%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"610403430821365495\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Have you ever been to a <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/how-to-participate-in-a-meeting-in-english\/\">business meeting<\/a> or event where you needed to thank more than one person?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"968114107677310590\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_introduction.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_introduction.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_introduction.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_introduction.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"233516965521596413\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>If so, you probably understand how strange it feels to say \u201cthank you&#8230;thank you&#8230;thank you&#8230;\u201d over and over again!<\/p>\n<p>Finding different ways to say thank you in a business setting may seem complicated, as some ways are less formal than others. Thus, striking a balance between friendliness and professionalism is important.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>So, let\u2019s look at 7 different ways to say thank you in a business setting!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Prefer to watch this lesson on video? Here\u2019s our full length tutorial on <strong>\u201cWays to say \u2018Thank You\u2019\u201d):<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Ways to Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 in English\u2019:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;margin-top: 10px\">\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center\">\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube-container\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hxo0aKpOKEs?wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"380288925962430635\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Different Forms of Thank You<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_different_forms.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_different_forms.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_different_forms.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_different_forms.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"671734968161010388\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve been studying English for a while, you probably know that there are two basic ways to say thank you. For example, there\u2019s the standard way (\u201cthank you\u201d) and the less formal way (\u201cthanks\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>However, your options don\u2019t stop there. Here are just a few of the most common ways to say thank you in a business setting:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to say thank you in a formal setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thank you.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you so much.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you for your kind assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you all. (to a group)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ways to say thank you in an informal setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks!<\/li>\n<li>Thanks a lot!<\/li>\n<li>Thanks a bunch!<\/li>\n<li>Thanks a million!<\/li>\n<li>Thanks a ton!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While most business settings qualify as \u201cformal,\u201d you might have formed a close relationship with your coworkers or clients. In these situations, it may be more comfortable to use casual, relaxed language, as opposed to formal <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/business-english-definitions-vocabulary-and-more\/\">business English<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, informal business situations might include <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/small-talk-at-work-how-to-find-things-to-talk-about\/\">small talk<\/a>, impromptu meetings, or get-togethers with coworkers outside of work. That said, you\u2019ll need to evaluate the atmosphere to figure out if it is formal or informal. If you\u2019re unsure, it\u2019s best to use formal language just in case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"137626585318694581\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Give a Compliment Before or After You Say Thank You<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_give_a_compliment.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_give_a_compliment.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_give_a_compliment.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_give_a_compliment.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"182656250354538580\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s not about replacing \u201cthank you\u201d with a new word, but replacing the words around it! Giving a compliment before or after saying thanks has several benefits. First, it makes your statement more personal. Second, it gives your thank you a little more context. For example, if you just say thank you and nothing else, the person may not even know why you\u2019re thanking them!<\/p>\n<p>So, feel free to add a compliment before or after your thank you. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re too kind! thanks.\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks! You\u2019re too kind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re very thoughtful. Thank you!\n<ul>\n<li>Thank you. You\u2019re very thoughtful!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>You were really helpful. Thanks!\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks. You were really helpful!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>You did a great job. Thank you!\n<ul>\n<li>Thank you. You did a great job!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, adding a compliment to your thank you can specify why you\u2019re thanking someone. It also sounds friendly and warm. So, if you can\u2019t think of a different word for thank you, just throw in a compliment!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"681557987147251230\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Show Appreciation<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_show_appreciation.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_appreciation.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_appreciation.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_appreciation.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"215706350335208881\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>There are also plenty of thank you synonyms. When you really think about it, showing appreciation is pretty much the same as thanking someone.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, saying thank you is just one form of showing appreciation. You can show appreciation by doing nice gestures (presenting someone with a gift, doing someone a favor, etc), but you can also show appreciation with your words. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I appreciate it.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m very appreciative of\/for\u2026[insert action]\n<ul>\n<li>Example: I\u2019m very appreciative of the way you handled yourself during our presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate it.<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate what you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate everything you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate you\u2026[insert action].\n<ul>\n<li>Example: I really appreciate you helping with the assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>I really appreciate you. (can be too intimate, depending on the tone)<\/li>\n<li>*I\u2019d like to show my appreciation.\n<ul>\n<li>This last statement is often accompanied by action. You can either use a future action (favor) or past action (the reason you are appreciative). For example, you could say \u201cI\u2019d like to show my appreciation by giving you a bonus\u201d or \u201cI\u2019d like to show my appreciation for your hard work.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cAppreciate\u201d is a common replacement for \u201cthank you\u201d in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if your coworker helps you finish a project you\u2019re working on, you should tell them that you appreciate their work. If you\u2019re in a management position or have people working under you, it\u2019s good to remind them that you appreciate their efforts or what they contribute to the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"431777611771703667\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Show Thankfulness<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_show_thankfulness.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_thankfulness.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_thankfulness.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_thankfulness.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"410817572478648433\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Much like appreciation, showing thankfulness is another alternative to saying thank you. Again, thankfulness (or being \u201cfull of thanks\u201d) is almost identical in meaning. Additionally, you can show thankfulness with words, actions, or both! For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m thankful.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m thankful for\u2026[insert action].\n<ul>\n<li>Example: I\u2019m thankful for your contributions in the meeting yesterday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m very thankful for what you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m really thankful for everything you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m extremely thankful to you.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m tremendously thankful to everyone. (to a group)<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m immensely thankful to you all. (to a group)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with many other ways to say thank you, you can add \u201creally\u201d or \u201cvery\u201d to express more of the same sentiment. If you feel that saying \u201cI\u2019m thankful\u201d is not enough, you can amplify your statement by adding different adverbs. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Really<\/li>\n<li>Very<\/li>\n<li>*Especially\n<ul>\n<li>If you use \u201cespecially,\u201d you usually need to specify why you are thankful. For example, you could say \u201cI\u2019m especially thankful for all of your hard work over the past few days.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Extremely<\/li>\n<li>Tremendously<\/li>\n<li>Immensely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the adverbs above will help amplify your \u201cthankfulness,\u201d there are also some words and phrases that can decrease the value of your statement. Generally, you should avoid pairing the following words with your thank you if you want to appear genuine. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pretty<\/li>\n<li>Somewhat<\/li>\n<li>Kind of<\/li>\n<li>Sort of<\/li>\n<li>A little<\/li>\n<li>A bit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"683048689582500391\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Show Gratitude<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_show_gratitude.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-6\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_gratitude.mp3?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_gratitude.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_show_gratitude.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"702905727940283186\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>\u201cGratitude\u201d is another thank you synonym that functions like \u201cappreciation\u201d and thankfulness.\u201d It can replace a simple thank you and let someone know that you are grateful to another person or group of people. Additionally, gratitude is most often used in relation to a specific action or event. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am grateful.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m grateful for\u2026[insert action].\n<ul>\n<li>Example: I\u2019m grateful for your high sales numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>I am really grateful for what you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m very grateful for everything you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n<li>I am extremely grateful to you.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m very grateful to everyone. (to a group)<\/li>\n<li>I am tremendously grateful to you all. (to a group)<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019d like to show my gratitude for\/by\u2026[insert action].\n<ul>\n<li>Example: I\u2019d like to show my gratitude by helping you prepare your speech OR I\u2019d like to show my gratitude for your help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that gratitude is not as versatile as appreciation or thankfulness. The verb form of thankfulness is \u201cto thank\u201d (<em>I thank you for your work<\/em>) and the verb form of appreciation is \u201cto appreciate\u201d (<em>I appreciate everything you do<\/em>). However, there is no verb form of gratitude. Therefore, you will either need to combine grateful with a \u201cto be\u201d verb (<em>I am grateful<\/em>) or use \u201cshow my gratitude\u201d (<em>I want to show my gratitude by giving you a gift<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"566763425750619265\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Say Thank You With Your Tone<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_with_tone.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_with_tone.mp3?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_with_tone.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_with_tone.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"478704705252357702\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Saying thank you isn\u2019t always about what you say, but how you say it. Adding certain adverbs to your statement can amplify the sentiment, but if you\u2019re using a dull or indifferent tone, you might not sound genuine. In other words, the other person or people may think that you don\u2019t really mean what you say. So, don\u2019t forget to maintain a friendly, direct tone.<\/p>\n<p>In most situations, you can also say thank you by emphasizing the adverb or phrases that amplify your statement. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m <strong><em>extremely<\/em><\/strong> grateful.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m <strong><em>very<\/em><\/strong> thankful.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you <strong><em>so<\/em><\/strong> much.<\/li>\n<li>I <strong><em>really<\/em><\/strong> appreciate it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can imagine, people can usually tell if you mean what you say based on your tone. If you sound like you\u2019re just thanking someone out of obligation, people will probably not respond well. So, always try to sound like you mean it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"735510370785110446\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Creative Ways to Say Thank You<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_creative_ways.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_creative_ways.mp3?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_creative_ways.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_creative_ways.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"645306551123927765\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>In addition to the tips above, there are also some creative words to say thank you. However, remember to \u201cread the room\u201d before you try these. This means that you should evaluate how professional you need to be in different situations. As previously stated, some business settings call for complete professionalism, while others allow for more casual language. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I owe you one!<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re the best!<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m touched.<\/li>\n<li>This means a lot.<\/li>\n<li>I won\u2019t forget this. \/ I won\u2019t forget what you\u2019ve done for me.<\/li>\n<li>How can I ever repay you?<\/li>\n<li>I couldn\u2019t have done it without you.<\/li>\n<li>How can I thank you enough?<\/li>\n<li>*I want you to know that I really value what you\u2019ve done for me.\n<ul>\n<li>In the verb form, \u201cvalue\u201d can function much like \u201cappreciate.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"150505651618912525\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: thank_you__business__-_conclusion.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2540-9\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_conclusion.mp3?_=9\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_conclusion.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/thank_you__business__-_conclusion.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"746473260352478077\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Figuring out how to say thank you meaningfully requires the right tone, wording, and awareness of the environment. While it may sound hard, it doesn\u2019t have to be. If you can\u2019t decide whether to be formal or informal, always default to formal. This way, you don\u2019t have to worry about sounding unprofessional or overly casual. In any case, using any of the phrases above will help you show your thankfulness in completely new ways!<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, we hope you found this overview of <strong><em>the<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>different ways to say thank you<\/em><\/strong> useful! As always, for all things English conversation, grammar, or job-related, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/speaking.magoosh.com\/\">Magoosh Speaking<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding different ways to say thank you in a business setting may seem complicated. 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