What the rule matches
Matches a maintained transition phrase; one match is an editing prompt, not a verdict.
structure · implemented rule
Formulaic transition
A stock connector announces a relationship the surrounding sentences already show.
False-positive boundary
Keep the connector when it resolves a genuinely ambiguous logical relationship.
Positive and negative fixtures
Rule matches
“Moreover, the team reviewed the results before choosing the smaller release.”
Rule does not match
“The team reviewed the results, then chose the smaller release.”
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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