Redundant Expressions

Though sometimes rhetorically effective, these phrases are generally considered redundant. 

Example:   redundant--  We are not accepting applications at this period in time.

                 not redundant-- We are not accepting applications at this time.

Redundant Phrases

Thought and consideration Personally I Refer back to Right and proper Sincere and earnest Way, shape or form Repeat again Exactly identical Still remains Any and all Cannot and will not Courteous and polite Each and every Commute back and forth If and when

Basic fundamentals

Considered opinion                                    

End result

Different kinds

Individual persons

Personal opinion

True facts

Equally as good

Combine into one

Consensus of opinion

Lapse in time

Period of time

First and foremost

Full and complete

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