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   * Prefer //can// and //could// over //should// when describing possibilities. The wiki describes what institutions do and what options exist — it does not prescribe what countries ought to do.   * Prefer //can// and //could// over //should// when describing possibilities. The wiki describes what institutions do and what options exist — it does not prescribe what countries ought to do.
   * Avoid hollow evaluative phrases: "a fundamental shift", "a critical enabler", "plays an increasingly important role." State what changed and why it matters.   * Avoid hollow evaluative phrases: "a fundamental shift", "a critical enabler", "plays an increasingly important role." State what changed and why it matters.
-  * Avoid AI-generated prose markers: "It is important to note that", "This section explores", "Moreover", "Furthermore." +  * Avoid generic prose markers: "It is important to note that", "This section explores", "Moreover", "Furthermore." 
-  * Avoid throat-clearing: "In an era of increasing complexity", "Given the rapidly evolving landscape."+  * Avoid broad introductions: "In an era of increasing complexity", "Given the rapidly evolving landscape."
  
-**Sentence rhythm:** Vary sentence length. A short sentence after a long one creates emphasis. Two to four sentences per paragraph is the working range. Break when the subject shifts.+**Sentence rhythm:** Vary sentence length. Mix up your sentence lengths to keep your writing alive. A short sentence after a long one draws the reader’s attention. Two medium-length sentences in a row sound casual and easy to follow. Three long ones can be harder to understand.
  
 **Headings:** All section headings use sentence case. Write "Why this matters", not "Why This Matters". **Headings:** All section headings use sentence case. Write "Why this matters", not "Why This Matters".