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Rule "as a matter of fact (in fact, actually, omit) "

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: as a matter of fact (in fact, actually, omit)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Replace with less wordy <suggestion>in fact</suggestion> or <suggestion>actually</suggestion>, or remove completely.
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • As a matter of fact, dry-bulb temperature indicates the amount of heat in the air.
    Correction suggestion: In fact, Actually
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Actually, dry-bulb temperature indicates the amount of heat in the air.
ID: AS_A_MATTER_OF_FACT [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-26 22:33:10 +0100)