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Monthly Archives: February 2012
How to Deflate those Inflated Phrases
Effectual writers tighten their writing by transforming inflated phrases into shorter, more concise terms. This way they convey the same information with fewer words. This article examines how to recognize inflated phrases and how to deflate them. Inflation Although inflation … Continue reading
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