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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Expressed clearly in few words.

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succinct

Her succinct summary captured the argument in three sentences.
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Nora's first draft was verbose, spending several paragraphs on the order in which she had opened the files before identifying the question her map addressed. Her partner suggested a succinct opening that named the question and the features shown.
From Say It Clearly, Then Stop.
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