[Grammar] [in] the past couple [of] years

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holdenenglish

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Dear teachers

Seeking help from you. Is it grammatically correct if I remove "in" and "off" in the following sentence? Are "in" and "of" required in the sentence? Please kindly advise.

Given the significant improvements [in] the past couple [of] years in terms of foreign exchange reserves, current account positions and policy flexibility, we are confident Asian markets are better positioned to withstand any short-term downturns.


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Holden
 

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They are required.

Don't mix up of and off.
 

MikeNewYork

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I could live without "in". I would keep "of".
 
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