as in repetitions
a statement in which you repeat a word, idea, etc., in a way that is not necessary
"A beginner who has just started" is a tautology.
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Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Aim for three sets of the exercise and keep the repetitions low, around three to five.
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Separately, some remain wary of the consequences of redundancies across certain functions.
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Officials said the contract will eliminate redundancies in licensing for technology throughout at the Pentagon and affiliated government agencies.
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“Tautologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tautologies. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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