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   * Use UK English spelling throughout.   * Use UK English spelling throughout.
   * Use plain language. If a technical term is necessary, define it on first use.   * Use plain language. If a technical term is necessary, define it on first use.
-  * Prefer active constructions: "Several countries have introduced regulatory +  * Prefer active constructions: "Several countries have introduced regulatory sandboxes" rather than "Regulatory sandboxes have been established." 
-    sandboxes" rather than "Regulatory sandboxes have been established." +  * Prefer can and could over should when describing possibilities. The wiki describes what is done and what options exist. It does not prescribe what countries ought to do. 
-  * Prefer //can// and //could// over //should// when describing possibilities. +  * Avoid hollow evaluative phrases: "a fundamental shift", "a critical enabler", "plays an increasingly important role." State what changed and why it matters. 
-    The wiki describes what is done and what options exist. It does not prescribe +  * Avoid generic prose markers: "It is important to note that", "This section explores", "Moreover", "Furthermore." 
-    what countries ought to do. +  * Avoid unnecessary introductions: "In an era of increasing complexity", "Given the rapidly evolving landscape."
-  * Avoid hollow evaluative phrases: "a fundamental shift", "a critical enabler", +
-    "plays an increasingly important role." State what changed and why it matters. +
-  * Avoid generic prose markers: "It is important to note that", +
-    "This section explores", "Moreover", "Furthermore." +
-  * Avoid unnecessary introductions: "In an era of increasing complexity", +
-    "Given the rapidly evolving landscape."+
   * Vary sentence length for readability and flow; avoid overly long sentences.   * Vary sentence length for readability and flow; avoid overly long sentences.
- +  * 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".+
  
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