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It depends on what you are trying to say. For example, concise writing is not always clear and clear language is not always concise. Saying both is in that border area between tic and idiom. For t...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T04:35:09Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Lazarus
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2019-12-08T04:35:09Z (almost 5 years ago)
It depends on what you are trying to say. For example, concise writing is not always clear and clear language is not always concise. Saying both is in that border area between tic and idiom. For the record, you're not alone in this habit. If you read any legal writing, this repetitive style of writing is all over the place. 'Will and Testament.' 'Crimes and Misdemeanors.' 'Cease and desist.' It dates back to the days when most law was still conducted in Latin (or French, heaven help us). Lawyers would use both the English and Latin terms for "clarity." Doesn't help your problem, but an interesting fact, nonetheless. If it helps, just pretend you're speaking French.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2015-09-01T19:48:08Z (about 9 years ago)
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