“I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil.” Truman Capote does not mince words as he underlines the importance of eliminating needless terms. Here’s yet another list of superfluous words you can do without.
Eliminate
A distance of
in the process of
as the data show
Reduce
take a look at
surrounded on all sides by
pouring down rain
have a conversation about talk about
be aware at all times
Reduce to one word
when it comes to
temper tantrum
serious danger
palm of my hand
fly through the air
absolutely essential
added bonus
Substitute with one word
with reference to regarding
on a regular basis regularly
it seems like apparently
increase in strength strengthen
caused considerable confusion confused
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