“of”

More than any other sign, the word “of” will direct you to unnecessary words.

#1:

In its discussion of the issue, TCPF recognized . . . .

In its discussion of the issue, TCPF recognized . . . .

In its discussion, TCPF recognized . . . 

#2:

Employees on this rig typically worked a twenty-one day rotation, and stayed in Alaska during the pendency of the rotation.

Employees on this rig typically worked a twenty-one day rotation, and stayed in Alaska during the pendency of the rotation.

Employees on this rig typically worked a twenty-one day rotation, and stayed in Alaska during the rotation.

Note that the unnecessary words can appear on either side of the “of.”