… and other nonsense words you’ll want to know
We rarely tolerate nonsense, but we have a soft spot for “nonsense words”. They seem …
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More Needless Words to Cut
As noted in a previous post, whole phrases – not just individual words – …
Remember to Cut Superfluous Words!
In addition to cutting individual words, the possibility of whittling down whole phrases shows the scope …
Keep Cutting Those Superfluous Words!
“If it takes a lot of words to say what you have in …
20 Superfluous Words to Cut
Words of wisdom for an age when “there’s so much to be read, you never …
Another 20 Superfluous Words to Cut
“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” Who actually said …
20 More Superfluous Words to Cut
Children tend to have their fair share of tuna fish sandwiches, as they are commonly …
20 More Superfluous Words to Cut
“I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil.” That quote from …
Another 20 Superfluous Words You Can Cut
If you had a sudden impulse to cut words you didn’t need in a …