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Better ways to say “In light of the fact that”
"Because" or "given."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Six words. The shortest substitute is one. Editors flag it on sight.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
In light of the fact that the deadline shifted, we replanned.
After
Given the shifted deadline, we replanned.
iii · The alternatives3 ways out
- 01Given neutral
with a noun
Given the shifted deadline, we replanned.
- 02Because neutral
with a clause
Because the deadline shifted, we replanned.
- 03Since neutral
casual cause
Since the deadline shifted, we replanned.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Six words → one.