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Rule "firstly (first) of all"

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Description: firstly (first) of all
Message: The correct introductory phrase is either \2 \3 \4 or just \2.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Firstly of all we have to update our privacy policy.
    Correction suggestion: First of all, Firstly
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: FIRSTLY_OF_ALL [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)