Committing to a specific sequence of words in writing requires more precision than speaking, where tone and context can carry meaning
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Expressing ideas through speech can also be a test of understanding, but writing generally presents a stricter challenge 1 0 2and
Committing to a specific sequence of words in writing requires more precision than speaking, where tone and context can carry meaning 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Writing requires effort and diligence to be effective as a tool for exploring and refining ideas 1 0 2Mentions
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