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I often come across tautology in manuscript reading and so I am bringing it to your attention.
Tautologies are so common we often write them without thinking.
What are they?
Watch out for them in your own writing. They are everywhere!!
Examples
He plunged down from the sky
Two clouds merged together.
Usual habits
Unjustly persecuted
When it was first founded
Pair off in twos
Young lad
No other alternative
Old crone
Past history
Future prospects
Grateful thanks
Free gifts
New innovations
The general consensus
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