Rewrite this bloated sentence into 3 words:It is the opinion of the group assembled for the purpose of determining a probability of the likelihood of the meteorological-related results and outcome for the period encompassing the next working day that the odds of precipitation in the near-term are positive and reasonably expected. (47 words)
Solution:
Rain likely tomorrow.
Tip:
Focus on active, engaging verbs to increase the clarity of your writing and eliminate deadwook.
(Thanks and credit to David Silverman, who published this exercise in Why is Business Writing So Bad, in the Harvard Business Publishing Startup Diaries.)
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