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So "in close proximity" has an overload of "closes. When you're sharing a perspective or insight, readers will already get the concept: it's your opinion.

There's no need to throw in that all-too-overused phrase — unless, of course, you're countering your opinion with others. If you really need to make it clear, opt for the simpler "I think …". Many managers say this phrase comes off as pompous and jargony. Instead of four words, use only one: "Finally.

If you're in the process of something, it means that you started something and are still doing it. But it's a clunky, often unnecessary phrase that is typically used with confusing sentences.

This frequently appears on grammar pet peeve lists. The issue? Unique means "unlike anything else. It's unique, plain and simple.

All of these words without "past" already refer to the past, so you don't need to specify — unless you're writing a science fiction novel and are referring to future and past history via time travel! Of course if you're going to postpone something you're not going to do it until later. What are you going to do otherwise, postpone it until earlier? Always eliminate "until later. These sound long-winded and pretentious.

Summarize means to give a brief overview or statement, so to summarize briefly means "to give a brief statement briefly.

It's a modern trend, and one that many people hate: Adding "situation" to describe any event. Take this, which we recently heard on a weather report: "Be prepared for a strong wind situation.

This is another example of adding something that isn't necessary. People add the suffix "-wise" onto words to make them have more portent and more weight. But it can sound pretty ridiculous.