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Shallow -ing riders

An -ing phrase is bolted onto a simple fact to make it sound deeper. Attaching it to a named source ("Roger Ebert highlighted the lasting influence") does not make it true. Keep the fact; keep the rider only when the source supports what it claims.

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highlighting, underscoring, emphasizing, ensuring, reflecting, symbolizing, contributing to, cultivating, fostering, encompassing, showcasing

Before and after.

Before

The temple's color palette of blue, green, and gold resonates with the region's natural beauty, symbolizing Texas bluebonnets, the Gulf of Mexico, and the diverse Texan landscapes, reflecting the community's deep connection to the land.

After

The temple is painted blue, green, and gold, colors meant to evoke Texas bluebonnets and the Gulf of Mexico.

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