Avoiding split infinitive sensible?

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In formal or academic writing, is it sensible to avoid split infinitives even if the avoidance might bring about strangeness?

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contraposition In formal or academic writing, is it sensible to avoid split infinitives even if the avoidance might bring about strangeness?

I would say yes, but then you haven't said exactly how much strangeness you intend to bring about. What may seem strange may simply be a correct form that is seldom used.

We'd need examples. I think you need to judge these on a case by case basis.

CJ

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