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Quote: a rule is easily confused with a regularity or observable fact

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rules

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A rule is easily confused with a regularity. … the use of language. By first confusing 'George … with 'The rule is that George walks to … in language. That George regularly walks to school … [p. 37] Consider the difference between saying 'The train … The shift from 'regularly' to 'as a rule' … question. … Rules connect with plans or policies in a …   Google-1   Google-2

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Quote: rules connect with plans or policies in a way that regularities do not; e.g., 'As a rule, the train is two minutes late.'

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