[stylist] Something interesting I found

[Pat Harmon]

I knew "absolutely" had to be on this list!  I count them on every newsman's 
list of vocabulary, on the lips of all QVC host's list of selling words, on 
the lips of all ministers, on every murder mystery vocabulary choice list 
and used by all English speakers.  It is absurd!

I happen to adore adverbs!  However, when editing, I head first for 
unnecessary adverbs.  I remember classroom lessons which emphasized the 
importance of strong subjects and predicates.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
To: "'NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: [stylist] Something interesting I found


> I'd be interested to get your thoughts on these phrases, which according 
> to
> this are the most irritating phrases in the English language.
> * At the end of the day
>
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> * Fairly unique
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> * I personally
>
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> * At this moment in time
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> * With all due respect
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> * Absolutely
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> * It's a nightmare
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> * Shouldn't of
> 24-7
> It's not rocket science
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
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