lalalulala wrote:
I am confused that why the OG said there is ...finally underway is awkward and wordy. what does it mean?
Hi lalalulala.
First of all, welcome to Gmatclub

IMO, there are two problem with the clause: "there is a recovery finally underway"
(1) "finally underway" is adjective ==> modifies "a recovery" ==> we hardly put an adjective after noun in the "there is/are.." clause.
For example:
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