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Rule "first of all (first)"

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Description:	first of all (first)
Message:	Often, this adverbial phrase is redundant. Consider using an alternative.
Category:	Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	First of all, let us review what has been done. Correction suggestion: First, Firstly, Foremost First of all congratulations on completing your degree. Correction suggestion: First, Firstly, Foremost Hey Tori, First of all Congrats on the new job. Correction suggestion: First, Firstly, Foremost ... but first of all thanks for all your help. Correction suggestion: first, firstly, foremost ... but first of all many heartfelt thanks for all your help. Correction suggestion: first, firstly, foremost German unity depends first of all on the German people. Correction suggestion: first, firstly, foremost The advancement of science depends, first of all, on the free flow of information. Correction suggestion: first, firstly, foremost
Correct sentences for comparison:	First, let us review what has been done. He was the first of all who participated. My son is the first of all the students at this school. "A" is the first of all letters -- God is the first of everything in the ... Illusion is the first of all pleasures. First of all animals is the lion, which is the king of the jungle. ... but first of all animals is the lion. Roar! "First of all," said Wallee, "we're not going there."
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ID:	FIRST_OF_ALL [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-27 22:33:07 +0200)