be prolix

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Fondrie's sentence is the shortest winner in the prize's history, "proving that bad writing need not be prolix, or even very wordy", said organisers.

From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2011

"I will endeavour not to be prolix," Crawshay continued, carefully removing his rubbers, unfastening his scarf and loosening his overcoat.

From The Box with Broken Seals by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

But not to be prolix in the Character of the old Cacklogallinians, I shall give it in few Words.

From A Voyage to Cacklogallinia With a Description of the Religion, Policy, Customs and Manners of That Country by Brunt, Captain Samuel

But not to be prolix in describing what relates to the affairs of this great city, although it is with difficulty that I refrain from proceeding.

From South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure by Brady, Cyrus Townsend

The old parson was apt to be prolix on public occasions, and his temper being rather irritable, none dared to suggest that brevity would be acceptable.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)