Use a short word

Here are some commonly used long words. You can click on my comments to find the short words that mean the same:

1. as a consequence of
2. as of the date of
3. at the present time
4. costs the sum of
5. despite the fact that
6. due to the fact that
7. during which time
8. for the duration of
9. for the purpose of
10. give consideration to
11. in the majority of instances
12. in the neighbourhood of
13. in view of the fact that
14. is in accordance with
15. on numerous occasions
16. the question as to whether
17. with the minimum of delay
18. you are required to

The long words are from "old English". They are still used often in legal documents and business correspondence.