be prolix
Example Sentences
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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)
Had the dunce But aimed at these bare words the rogues had found him, But striving to be prolix, they half drowned him.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 4 Poems and Plays by Lamb, Mary
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
Do not be prolix; avoid digressions; do not often reiterate the same expression. 89th.
From George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway by Conway, Moncure Daniel
