Phrases and practice

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• On the current assumptions, it is difficult to justify such a far-reaching change.C1 · #101
• We should distinguish what the data supports from what we merely assume.C1 · #102
• I am not questioning the intentions, but whether the proposed measures are proportionate.C1 · #103
• This decision may set a precedent with consequences beyond this particular case.C1 · #104
• Please regard these comments as a starting point for further discussion.C1 · #105
• We are willing to compromise, provided the key safeguards remain in place.C1 · #106
• Such a limited sample cannot support general conclusions.C1 · #107
• The apparent precision of the result does not eliminate uncertainty in the model itself.C1 · #108
• From an operational perspective, this deadline appears unrealistic.C1 · #109
• Perhaps our differences lie more in definitions than in the goals themselves.C1 · #110
• Justified criticism should not be equated with disloyalty.C1 · #111
• This investment should be assessed in light of our long-term commitments.C1 · #112
• I'd like to understand better how diagnostic uncertainty affects the choice of treatment.C1 · #113
• Short-term savings may prove costly in the longer term.C1 · #114
• In light of the new findings, the earlier interpretation needs to be revised.C1 · #115
• With all due respect, that argument does not address the core of the issue.C1 · #116
• The effectiveness of this strategy depends largely on consistent implementation.C1 · #117
• Making an exception requires a convincing justification, not merely convenience.C1 · #118
• The narrator's irony makes a literal interpretation misleading.C1 · #119
• To avoid inconsistencies, I suggest agreeing on shared assessment criteria.C1 · #120
• The transparency of the process is as important as the accuracy of the final result.C1 · #121
• I maintain my reservations, although I recognise the progress in the proposed version.C1 · #122
• This reasoning overlooks an alternative explanation for the observed phenomenon.C1 · #123
• I would not want silence to be taken as unconditional agreement.C1 · #124
• Given these constraints, it would be wiser to implement the change in stages.C1 · #125
• We can accept a departure from the deadline, provided it does not become standard practice.C1 · #251
• Reallocating resources will address the immediate problem but will not remove its structural cause.C1 · #252
• Before committing to delivery, we need unambiguous confirmation of the scope.C1 · #253
• We should not confuse rapid progress with a lasting improvement in quality.C1 · #254
• The uncertainty of the forecast calls for a range rather than a single figure.C1 · #255
• Please specify which obligations remain in force after the contract ends.C1 · #256
• The response provided overlooks the central point of my complaint.C1 · #257
• I understand the operational constraints; nevertheless, I ask for a solution appropriate to the situation.C1 · #258
• I would like to know how far these results can be applied to my particular situation.C1 · #259
• I would prefer to discuss the uncertainties openly rather than base the decision on an overly categorical assessment.C1 · #260
• A temporary concession should not mean abandoning previously agreed rules.C1 · #261
• I do not want to downplay your concerns, but I need room to make my own decision.C1 · #262
• I admit that my earlier judgement was too hasty.C1 · #263
• A statistical difference does not necessarily translate into a meaningful practical difference.C1 · #264
• I suggest refining the definition before we start comparing positions.C1 · #265
• Shifting responsibility to the system does not relieve us of overseeing its operation.C1 · #266
• How will we ensure service continuity if the provider changes the terms of our arrangement?C1 · #267
• It is not enough to point to environmental benefits; we must also specify how to measure them.C1 · #268
• Uniform rules can have unequal effects on groups with different starting circumstances.C1 · #269
• The debate loses its purpose when we attribute intentions to opponents that they have not expressed.C1 · #270
• The power of this story comes from the tension between the protagonist's memory and the accounts of other characters.C1 · #271
• I am not rejecting your interpretation, but I also see another meaning in this passage.C1 · #272
• Agreement on the facts does not automatically imply agreement on their meaning.C1 · #273
• I would like to return to an overlooked point before we close the discussion.C1 · #274
• I regard this conclusion as provisional until we verify the key assumptions.C1 · #275
• The proposed concessions form a single package and should be assessed as a whole, not selectively.C1 · #401
• To avoid conflicting expectations, please confirm which of today's agreements are binding.C1 · #402
• Renaming the service does not explain why its scope was reduced while the price stayed the same.C1 · #403
• An assessment of competence will be unreliable if the employee received conflicting instructions about priorities.C1 · #404
• Another report will not solve the problem if it is still unclear who takes over the task once the analysis is complete.C1 · #405
• A schedule with no allowance for unforeseen events creates an appearance of precision but increases the risk of delays.C1 · #406
• The optimistic scenario is useful as a reference point, but it should not be treated as the most likely outcome.C1 · #407
• Requesting a second opinion does not imply a lack of trust, but a need to better understand the available options.C1 · #408
• When arranging care, we should listen to the person concerned, not just their family.C1 · #409
• A one-off act of help does not replace a lasting agreement on how we share household duties.C1 · #410
• It is worth hearing the children's views without making them responsible for the adults' decision.C1 · #411
• Please explain whether deleting the account also covers copies of the data and how long they are retained.C1 · #412
• The absence of an entry in the system does not yet prove that the application was not submitted through another available channel.C1 · #413
• Let us collect the data needed to run the service rather than stockpiling it without a defined purpose.C1 · #414
• Lower energy use during operation does not determine the environmental balance of the product's entire life cycle.C1 · #415
• The number of comments collected does not tell us whether the consultation had a real influence on the final decision.C1 · #416
• Before extending the restriction, let us establish whether its current scope can achieve the intended aim.C1 · #417
• Repeating a study under different conditions requires explaining which differences may matter for the result.C1 · #418
• Let us not confuse a student's independence with access to resources that other students may not have.C1 · #419
• A permanent residence criterion may unintentionally exclude the people the programme was intended to reach.C1 · #420
• A literal translation preserves the imagery but may lose the rhythm that gives this poem its tension.C1 · #421
• The irony of this scene comes from the gap between what the character says and what the viewer already knows.C1 · #422
• I can change my mind in response to arguments, but I do not want to make a decision solely under time pressure.C1 · #423
• An apology will be more convincing if we name the specific harm and explain how we intend to put it right.C1 · #424
• A witness's account remains valuable even if it does not allow the entire sequence of events to be reconstructed.C1 · #425
• We are willing to consider the proposal, but discussing it should not in itself be treated as a commitment to accept it.C1 · #551
• Please clarify whether the notice period is counted from the sending or the receipt of the notification.C1 · #552
• We can discuss the price of future orders, but the change should not cover deliveries that have already been paid for.C1 · #553
• When priorities conflict, we need one person authorised to decide which task takes precedence.C1 · #554
• A thorough explanation of an error should help improve the process rather than end with naming the person responsible for its final stage.C1 · #555
• If the survey does not allow a conditional answer, it may make participants' positions appear more clear-cut than they actually are.C1 · #556
• In the study description, let us separate hypotheses formulated before the analysis from ideas that arose only after examining the results.C1 · #557
• Feedback will be useful if it identifies the next achievable step, not just a general need for improvement.C1 · #558
• Before deleting data, the user should know up to what point they can still reverse the operation.C1 · #559
• Access to the activity log should follow from a person's duties, not simply from their technical ability to read it.C1 · #560
• Interface localisation remains incomplete if only button labels have been translated while help and error explanations still require knowledge of another language.C1 · #561
• Human oversight will be merely nominal if the person approving the result lacks the time or knowledge to verify it properly.C1 · #562
• Signing a form does not ensure that the patient understood the explanation; there must also be an opportunity to ask questions.C1 · #563
• I would like to agree with the doctor on when we will assess the change and which observations will matter in that assessment.C1 · #564
• Support does not have to mean taking control; we can help while leaving the decision to the person concerned.C1 · #565
• We do not have to judge an event in the same way to acknowledge that it caused real emotions in the other person.C1 · #566
• A new entitlement will remain difficult to use if we do not give institutions the resources needed to administer it.C1 · #567
• If we invite only the easiest participants to reach, we may overlook the perspective of those most affected by the change.C1 · #568
• Opposition to how the costs are shared does not necessarily mean rejecting the benefits the proposed change will bring.C1 · #569
• Some of the energy savings may disappear if a lower running cost encourages more frequent use of the device.C1 · #570
• An increase in market share does not necessarily mean higher profit, especially if sales rose because margins were reduced.C1 · #571
• A larger nominal budget may still mean less capacity to act if the prices of the required services rose even faster.C1 · #572
• The absence of music in this scene draws attention to ordinary sounds that suddenly become a source of tension.C1 · #573
• The label beside an exhibit should clearly separate the object's established origin from hypotheses about its use.C1 · #574
• I cannot settle this question on the basis of the current information, but I can identify what is missing to clarify it.C1 · #575