period of time. A curiously irresistible expression for many writers, as here: 'Marcos claimed that the seizures could be expected to continue for a considerable period of time' {Sunday Times}. Make it either 'a considerable period' or 'a considerable time'. Both together are unnecessary.
In "Troublesome Words," Bill Bryson discusses the intricacies of language and common pitfalls that writers encounter. He highlights how certain phrases can become cumbersome or redundant, pointing out the phrase "a considerable period of time." Bryson suggests that simplifying this expression to either "a considerable period" or "considerable time" is more effective and clear.
Writers often grapple with the best way to express duration, and Bryson encourages them to avoid unnecessary...
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