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Appendix B -- Preferred Expressions
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| DON'T SAY | SAY |
|---|---|
| expiration | end |
| feasible | possible |
| for the duration of | during |
| for the purpose of holding [or other gerund] | to hold or comparable infinitive |
| for the reason that | because |
| forthwith | immediately |
| frequently | often |
| hereafter | after this... takes effect |
| heretofore | before this... takes effect |
| implement | carry out, do follow |
| portion | part |
| possess | have |
| preserve | keep |
| prior | earlier |
| prior to | before |
| proceed | go, go ahead |
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