From an article in typepad.com, which got it from PBP Executive Reports at http://www.pbpexecutivereports.com/er.asp?O=42X&L=writeB. It’s a book selling for $99.
To the items listed below I would add Instead of “utilize” just say “use”.
Instead of: Use:
At this point in time Now
Come to the conclusion Conclude
Despite the fact that Although
Exhibits a tendency to Tends
I am of the opinion I think
In the amount of for
Is indicative of indicates
It is incumbent on me I must
Make a decision to Decide
On the grounds that Since
Perform an analysis of Analyze
Pertaining to About
Prior to that time Before
Provide information about Inform
Reached an agreement Agreed
Subsequent to After
Take under advisement Consider
The committee made an agreement We decided
The question as to whether Whether
To summarize the above In summary
Under no circumstances Never
We deem it advisable I suggest
With a view to To
With regard to About
With this in mind Therefore
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