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Friday, July 11, 2025
circumlocution
noun | sur-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

Using unnecessarily long and complex sentences when shorter, much simpler sentences would suffice. "I just finished reading your 12-page creative brief. Next time, please eliminate circumlocution and get to the point faster."