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Original: Unfortunately, we will be unable participate whatever the outcome. But we are interested in minimising our losses as much as possible.

Corrected (British English): Unfortunately, we will be unable to participate regardless of the outcome. However, we would like to minimise our losses.

Corrected (American English): Unfortunately, we will be unable to participate regardless of the outcome. However, we would like to minimize our losses.

Short polite business paragraph:

Dear [Name],

Unfortunately, we will be unable to participate regardless of the outcome. However, we would like to take steps to minimise our losses. Please let us know what options are available and any next steps we should take.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

Step-by-step explanation for a 6-year-old:

  1. We need the word "to" after "unable" so the sentence reads "unable to participate" — it connects the two words like a little bridge.
  2. Instead of "whatever the outcome," use "regardless of the outcome," which means "no matter what happens." That's clearer for grown-up readers.
  3. Don't start the second sentence with "But" right after a period; use "However," to sound more polite in business writing, or join the ideas with a comma and "but."
  4. "Minimising our losses as much as possible" is a bit long and repeats the idea. Shorten it to "minimise our losses" or "limit our losses."

If you want, I can adapt the tone (more formal or more friendly) or shorten the message further.


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