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More than fluff: Understanding 'needless' words. Larruping. Chicken surprise.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Understanding Needless Words and Redundancy

Exploring the advice from The Elements of Style on omitting unnecessary words in writing, with examples of how certain words can add nuance or emphasis to sentences while others can provide clarity in specific contexts.

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