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Re:Write like you talk by hugh4 on Monday October 26, 2015 @02:32AM (#10449868)
>(iii) If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.

If it is possible to cut a word, always cut it.

If possible to cut a word, cut it.

If possible, cut.

But of course "if possible" is implied, he wouldn't be advising you to do anything impossible, so just:

Cut.

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Re:Write like you talk by rquantz on Monday October 26, 2015 @08:35AM (#10450940)
You're misunderstanding "if possible" here. It means "if it can be done while conveying all that you need to convey, and saying all that you mean." "Cut" doesn't do that.
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Re:Write like you talk by cableshaft on Monday October 26, 2015 @12:20PM (#10452374)
How about "Cut words out, when possible."?
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Re:Write like you talk by PantaloonFlames on Monday October 26, 2015 @11:06PM (#10456045)
Twain would be pleased.
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Re:Write like you talk by sitkack on Thursday October 29, 2015 @06:33AM (#10470079)
I miss Mark.
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