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Default Re: Redundant phrases

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Originally Posted by sydneysider View Post
How about new innovation ?
Absolutely and thank you.

Last evening "Sport athlete" was mentioned, does this qualifies as tautology?

I think it does. What else would you think of when you hear "Athlete"?

If someon is in excellent physical condition, would you call them an athlete? If so, then it does not qualify.
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