What the rule matches
Requires a maintained significance template rather than a single adjective.
tone · implemented rule
Significance inflation
Grand importance language appears without evidence of scale or consequence.
False-positive boundary
Historical analysis may accurately describe a documented watershed event.
Positive and negative fixtures
Rule matches
“The logo update marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of our small internal tool.”
Rule does not match
“The logo update makes the internal tool easier to recognize.”
One possible revision
It is important to note that the trial included only twelve participants, and this limitation is pivotal.
The trial included only twelve participants, which limits the conclusion.
Lead with the evidence and explain its consequence.
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