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)
Remember, also, that in this letter I must condense when I might easily be prolix, and that after all is written, probably I shall have left unsaid the very thing I most wished to say.
From The Touchstone of Fortune by Major, Charles
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
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
