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very #

Is normally superfluous. Cut it out. Except: that very day.

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vicar #

Use church leader unless referring to a person who is an ordained (eg Anglican) vicar, or is quoting direct speech.

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victim #

Avoid this word, and never refer to a person as a victim unless quoting their direct speech.

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