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thomas615

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teacher, is this sentence OK?

Due to the short notice, Ms. Chan is unable to attend the meeting at 9:00 a.m. this Friday as she has already has plans that morning.
 

JMurray

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not a teacher

The beginning is fine, but not the end.

Due to the short notice, Ms. Chan is unable to attend the meeting at 9:00 a.m. this Friday as she already has plans for that morning.
 

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It's fine for me without "for" before "that morning". Maybe it's only OK in BrE.

I have plans that day.
She has plans that morning.
 

MikeNewYork

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It's fine for me without "for" before "that morning". Maybe it's only OK in BrE.

I have plans that day.
She has plans that morning.

It is OK either way for me.
 
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