Try substituting concrete or personal subjects with active verbs. When an act becomes illegal, some people find it more attractive. They are desirous of . . . Since verbs tend to carry the meaning of your sentences, use the most precise and active ones possible. Thus, avoid constructions using the various forms of the verb to be.
Inflation threatens our economy.
Again, remember the need for strong verbs. There were several reasons for the United States' entrance into the war. The United States entered the war for several reasons. Because colloquialisms tend to be used so often, they also are not very precise in meaning. A Hassle, for example, can be an annoyance, an argument, or a physical fight.