Grammar fix
a glaring omission
obvious gap / something important that is missing
A very noticeable or shocking absence of something important, especially when it should clearly be included.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The lack of any mention of climate change in the report was a glaring omission.
I believe the most glaring omission from the proposal is a clear plan for funding, which could seriously undermine its success.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It was a glaring emission.
Say: It was a glaring omission.
'Omission' (something left out), not 'emission' (gas released).
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Glaring omission' names it precisely; the paraphrase is clumsy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a glaring omission
- from the list
- obvious
- notable
- one