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According to (preposition):

- Description: "According to" is used to indicate that certain information, a statement, or a belief is sourced from a particular person, text, or authority.

- Example sentence:

According to the news article, the unemployment rate has decreased by 2%.

- Example sentence:

According to my teacher, the exam will be postponed to next Monday.

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According to (adverbial phrase):

- Description: "According to" is used to introduce a situation or condition that follows from or is consistent with something previously mentioned.

- Example sentence:

She will attend the party on Saturday according to the schedule.

- Example sentence:

The flight will depart on time, according to the announcement.

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