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Concise WOrds. What Phrases to Avoid

The document provides a list of phrases to avoid in writing, along with suggested alternatives. It emphasizes the importance of using concise language for clarity. The phrases range from common expressions to more formal constructions that can be simplified.

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Concise WOrds. What Phrases to Avoid

The document provides a list of phrases to avoid in writing, along with suggested alternatives. It emphasizes the importance of using concise language for clarity. The phrases range from common expressions to more formal constructions that can be simplified.

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Avoid these phrases Try these instead

A considerable amount Many, a lot


of

Acquainted yourself with Read, learn about

Added bonus Bonus, extra

Advance planning Planning

Advance warning Warning

A large number of Many

Along the lines of Like

A majority of Most, many

A number of Some, many

Any and all All

As a consequence of Because

As a matter of fact In fact or DELETE

As a means to To

As of the date of From

Assess whether Work out, see if

At all times Always

At an early date Soon

At first glance First or DELETE

At the present time Now

At the same time that While

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