{"id":13565,"date":"2016-02-04T13:22:44","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T17:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/?page_id=13565"},"modified":"2023-07-27T13:26:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T17:26:49","slug":"ideal-sentence-length","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/what-is-readability\/ideal-sentence-length\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the ideal sentence length?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Short, simple sentences boost comprehension<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32208\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/what-is-readability\/ideal-sentence-length\/ideal-sentence-length-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ideal-sentence-length\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why write short sentences?&lt;\/strong&gt; Short, simple sentences are easier to understand than long sentences. Use these tips to write short sentences and avoid dependent clauses. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/showbiz-cinema-movie-theatre-illuminated-and-symbol-gm514325382-88038185&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image by mattjeacock&lt;\/em&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length-300x200.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png\" alt=\"Ideal sentence length\" title=\"Ideal sentence length\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32208 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png 450w, https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length-300x200.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/what-is-readability\/ideal-sentence-length\/ideal-sentence-length-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ideal-sentence-length\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why write short sentences?&lt;\/strong&gt; Short, simple sentences are easier to understand than long sentences. Use these tips to write short sentences and avoid dependent clauses. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/showbiz-cinema-movie-theatre-illuminated-and-symbol-gm514325382-88038185&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image by mattjeacock&lt;\/em&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length-300x200.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png\" alt=\"Ideal sentence length\" title=\"Ideal sentence length\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length.png 450w, https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ideal-sentence-length-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Why write short sentences?<\/strong> Short, simple sentences are easier to understand than long sentences. Use these tips to write short sentences and avoid dependent clauses. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/showbiz-cinema-movie-theatre-illuminated-and-symbol-gm514325382-88038185\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Image by mattjeacock<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table class=\"indextable\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5px\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"indextableheader\">Why write short, simple sentences?<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"indextabletdleft\"><a title=\"Why use short sentences in writing?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2023\/06\/why-use-short-sentences\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/why-use-short-sentences-150.png\" alt=\"Why use short sentences in writing?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/why-use-short-sentences-150.png\" alt=\"Why use short sentences in writing?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"indextabletdright\">\n<p class=\"index-story-headline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2023\/06\/why-use-short-sentences\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why use short sentences in writing?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-deck\">Because long ones reduce comprehension<\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-intro\">Why short sentences? Sentence length is one of the Top 2 predictors of readability.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"indextable\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5px\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"indextableheader\">What\u2019s the ideal sentence length?<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27%\"><a title=\"How long should a sentence be?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2022\/07\/how-long-should-a-sentence-be\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-long-should-a-sentence-be-150.png\" alt=\"How long should a sentence be?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-long-should-a-sentence-be-150.png\" alt=\"How long should a sentence be?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"73%\">\n<p class=\"index-story-headline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2022\/07\/how-long-should-a-sentence-be\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How long should a sentence be?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-deck\">Short sentences are easier to understand than long sentences<\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-intro\">Add a word, reduce comprehension: Shorter sentences are easier to understand than long, complex sentences. But how short?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"indextable\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5px\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"indextableheader\">How to write a short sentence<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2022\/08\/how-to-write-a-short-sentence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/how-to-write-an-email\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"150,150\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18187 size-full lazyload\" title=\"How to write a short sentence\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/how-to-write-a-short-sentence-150.png\" alt=\"How to write a short sentence\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/how-to-write-an-email\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"150,150\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18187 size-full\" title=\"How to write a short sentence\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/how-to-write-a-short-sentence-150.png\" alt=\"How to write a short sentence\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"73%\">\n<p class=\"index-story-headline\"><a title=\"How to write a short sentence\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2022\/08\/how-to-write-a-short-sentence\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to write a short sentence<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-deck\">6 ways to streamline sentences<\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-intro\">Conjunction junction: One way to streamline sentences is to rethink the way you handle conjunctions.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2022\/07\/how-to-vary-your-sentences\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/how-to-write-an-email\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"150,150\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18187 size-full lazyload\" title=\"How to vary your sentences\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/how-to-vary-your-sentences-150.png\" alt=\"How to vary your sentences\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/how-to-write-an-email\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"150,150\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/urgency-boosts-email-engagement-150.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18187 size-full\" title=\"How to vary your sentences\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/how-to-vary-your-sentences-150.png\" alt=\"How to vary your sentences\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"73%\">\n<p class=\"index-story-headline\"><a title=\"How to vary your sentences\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/2022\/07\/how-to-vary-your-sentences\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to vary your sentences<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-deck\">Build drama, create rhythm and more<\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-intro\">The short and the long of it: Add rhythm and grace to your message by varying sentence length and structure.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27%\"><a title=\"Resources on optimal sentence length\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/what-is-readability\/ideal-sentence-length\/optimal-sentence-length\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resources-red-book-150.png\" alt=\"Resources on optimal sentence length\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resources-red-book-150.png\" alt=\"Resources on optimal sentence length\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"73%\">\n<p class=\"index-story-headline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/what-is-readability\/ideal-sentence-length\/optimal-sentence-length\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resources on optimal sentence length<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-deck\">Websites, books and tools<\/p>\n<p class=\"index-story-intro\">Learn more about how and why to shorten sentences.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27%\"><a title=\"Quotes on good sentence length\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/what-is-readability\/ideal-sentence-length\/good-sentence-length\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27007\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/writing-tips\/public-relations-writing\/quotes-150\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/quotes-150.png\" data-orig-size=\"150,150\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"quotes-150\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/quotes-150.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/quotes-150.png\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliecomm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quotes-blue-150.png\" alt=\"Quotes on good sentence length\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-27007 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; 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