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“That” is a deadening word used too often.

Here are before and after examples from a single article on Twitter. I think my corrections work. What do you think?

Twitter is taking another step forward in ensuring that its service is a safe place . . . .

Twitter is taking another step forward in ensuring its service is a safe place . . . .

The company today announced that it’s giving everyone . . . .

The company today announced it’s giving everyone

He acknowledged that Twitter hadn’t done enough . . . .

He acknowledged Twitter hadn’t done enough

By thomasfarley01

Business writer and graphic arts gadfly.

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