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Chapter 7 of 10
Padding to remove
Phrases that do nothing.
The usual suspects
Due to the fact that, in order to, at this point in time, it should be noted that, in terms of, the reason is because, needless to say.
- If it is needless to say, do not say it.
- Very, really and quite usually weaken the word they modify.
Hedging
Some hedging is honest: may, appears, suggests. Piling several together signals evasion rather than caution, and readers notice.