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Superfluous articles and prepositions
the making of cloth |
CHANGE TO
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making cloth |
the manufacture of steel
|
CHANGE TO
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manufacturing steel |
many of the countries |
CHANGE TO
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many countries |
several of the countries |
CHANGE TO
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several countries |
some of the countries |
CHANGE TO
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some countries |
fill up the tank
|
CHANGE TO
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fill the tank |
lay out the pipes |
CHANGE TO
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lay the pipes |
Note that these recommendations can sometimes change
the meaning. If they do, let the original construction stand.
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