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[spaceniuzai]

Hi, can anyone let me know if the following sentence is all right?
"This list is by no means to be exclusive; instead, it is intended to serve as a starting point for mutual discussion and exploration."

Or, is there a better way to say it? (I hope you can guess the meaning I intend to say). Thank you very much. Have a nice holiday!

[Anglika]

Hi, can anyone let me know if the following sentence is all right?
"This list is by no means to be exclusive; instead, it is intended to serve as a starting point for mutual discussion and exploration."

Or, is there a better way to say it? (I hope you can guess the meaning I intend to say). Thank you very much. Have a nice holiday!

This list is not meant to be exclusive
OR
This list is by no means exclusive

[spaceniuzai]

Thank you very much. How about my use of "instead,"? Is it correct?

[bianca]

yes, it is.

[spaceniuzai]

Thanks.