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given the fact that

because

1.5.2 Avoid redundancy.

Weigh the meanings of words and let those meanings do their job. October is a month, so there's no need to say "the month of October." Cooperation means working jointly.

the month of October joint cooperation the State of Nebraska advance planning completely destroyed advance warning absolutely essential past experience including, but not limited to forecast for the future predict in advance period of three weeks 12 noon hidden pitfall postpone until later whether or not specific example established tradition depreciate in value completely ignored general consensus

October cooperation Nebraska planning destroyed warning essential experience including forecast predict three weeks noon pitfall postpone whether example tradition depreciate ignored consensus

1.5.3 Avoid intruding words.

"Intruders" are another type of verbal padding—extra words that contribute nothing to the meaning of the sentence. Common intruders include program, event, effort, method, conditions, and activities.

Records are endangered by fluctuating temperature conditions.

Records are endangered by fluctuating temperatures.

The new policy simplifies reporting activities.

The new policy simplifies reporting.

The declassification effort is proceeding on schedule.

The declassification is proceeding on schedule.