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It is what it is
More superfluous language
The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Tue May 05 2026 - 06:00
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1 MIN READ
Sir, –
Superfluous
language, it is what it is... – Yours, etc,
JOAN SHEFFIELD,
Dalkey,
Co Dublin.
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