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Substitutions for Wordy Phrases - Page 1
For years the conventional wisdom, promulgated by legal and lawyer types have
endowed our language with a multitude of wordy phrases. This is often
referred as government talk especially when they want to impress you, confuse
you, or bamboozle you.
Consider using these simpler, concise alternatives to bureaucratic, wordy
phrases.
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1.
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a considerable number of
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many
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2.
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a number of
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some
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3.
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absolutely essential
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important
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4.
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according to our data
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we find
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5.
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ahead of schedule
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early
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6.
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affords the opportunity of
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allows
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7.
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am of the opinion
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think
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8.
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an estimated
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about
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9.
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are in receipt of
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have
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10.
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are of the same opinion
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agree
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11.
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as a consequence
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because
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12.
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as a matter of fact
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in fact
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13.
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as regards
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about
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14.
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ascertain the location of
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find
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15.
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at all times
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always
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16.
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at the conclusion of
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after
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17.
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at the present time
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now
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18.
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at this point in time
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now
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19.
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attached herewith
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here is, here are
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20.
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based on the fact that
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because
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21.
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be aware of the fact that
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know
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22.
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by the use of
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using
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23.
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came to the conclusion
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realized
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24.
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come to an agreement
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agree
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25.
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concerning the matter of
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about
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26.
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considering the fact that
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because
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desirous of
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want
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despite the fact that
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although
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29.
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draw to your attention
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point out
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30.
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during the time that
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when
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31.
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each and every one
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all
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32.
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enclosed herewith please find
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enclosed is
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except when
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unless
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34.
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extend an invitation to
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invite
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35.
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for the reason that
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because
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36.
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give an account of
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describe
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37.
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give an indication of
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show
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38.
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if conditions are such that
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if
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39.
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in accordance with
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as you requested
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40.
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in advance of
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before
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