Mr Maduro read from the letter, which contained flowery language and literary quotes, for about 15 minutes.

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If you work in an industry where flowery language isn't exactly an expectation, this may be a nonfactor for you.

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She said she felt when you write out a speech, you use far more flowery language than if you are speaking to someone and you sound stilted and boring.

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Security Council's five permanent members, plus Germany and the EU. The proposal was short on specifics and couched in flowery language but reiterated Iran's unwillingness to give up its nuclear program.

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