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They said that they would be attending the meeting tomorrow.

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They said that they would be attending the meeting tomorrow.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

News sources reported that the team would be attending the meeting tomorrow.

Confirming Plans

They confirmed their attendance at tomorrow's meeting.

Expressing Doubt

I heard they said they'd be at the meeting tomorrow, but I'm not sure.

Passing on Information

I was told that they would attend the meeting tomorrow.

Rephrased versions

Formal

They indicated their intention to attend the meeting tomorrow.

Casual

They said they'll be at the meeting tomorrow.

Simpler English

They'll be at the meeting tomorrow.

Phrases to learn

attend the meeting

To be present at a meeting.

said that they would

Used to report something someone said they would do in the future.