50 plain-language substitutions for wordy phrases
Bulky phrases like “in order to” and “due to the fact that” have no place in your writing. These one-word replacements will streamline your copy.
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You don’t need to summarily replace the following phrases with more concise alternatives, but consider making the switch, especially when you find yourself using various wordy phrases frequently in the same text.
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