The use of the phrase "equally as" comes naturally for some, but it is criticized by most usage authorities.
They say that using the two words together is redundant, that either one can stand alone.
The cartoon he mentioned was funny, but there were others that were equally as funny.
In this example, you can eliminate "equally" or "as" and the meaning of the sentence doesn't change.
Handbooks say "equally as" is idiomatic and is fairly common speech but should be avoided in writing.
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