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Appendix B -- Preferred Expressions
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consequenceresult
contiguous tonext to
corporation organized and existing
under the laws of New Jersey
New Jersey corporation
deemconsider
donategive
during such time aswhile
during the course ofduring
echelonslevels
effectuatecarry out, try
endeavor [as a verb]carry out, try
enter into a contract withcontract with
enumeratecount
equitablefair
evinceshow
excessive number oftoo many
expeditehasten, speed up
expendspend

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