From Professional Secretary’s Handbook
Redundancy – needless repetition of words and ideas – is one of the principal obstacles to writing clear, precise prose. The following list gives some common redundant expressions. The elements that are italicized in the phrases should be deleted.
old antique
ascend upward
assemble upward
capitol building
fellow colleague
consensus of opinion
habitual custom
doctorate degree
passing fad
free gift
past history
continue to persist
advance planning
individual person
new recruit
temporary reprieve
shuttle back and forth
completely unanimous
from whence
visible to the eye
My colleague, Lois has this book at her desk. It’s very interesting. I don’t know what to make of the fact that I find it very interesting. I like my job.
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