20 More Smothered Verbs Set Free: "8.
“I’d like to extend an invitation for you to attend.”
“I’d like to invite you to attend.” (Or, even more directly, “I invite you to attend.”)
9.
“He didn’t give an indication of his plans.”
“He didn’t indicate his plans.”
10.
“They agreed to give consideration to his proposal.”
“They considered his proposal.”
11.
“I had a discussion with her about that very issue.”
“I discussed that very issue with her.”"
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Some great examples on how to improve one's writing on the topic of smothered verbs. Great stuff!
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