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Is this sentence OK?

Since I have not heard back from you, I assume you will not be coming to the party.
 
thomas615 said:
Is this sentence OK?

Since I have not heard back from you, I assume you will not be coming to the party.
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It's OK, though it sounds quite formal. I would probably say:

Since I haven't heard back from you, I assume you're not coming to the party.
 
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