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The phrase "based on the merits" is correct and usable in written English.
This phrase is usually used when something is judged or decided according to what is deserved or deservedly given. For example, "The scholarship was awarded based on the merits of the applicant's application."
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It will be based on the merits of the bid".
"Shifting coalitions that cross party lines and that are based on the merits of an issue".
"This is based on the merits of the situation," Mr. Reeker said.
Any action we do or don't take is based on the merits".
"He directs his people to make decisions based on the merits and only on the merits".
Second, based on the merits, I'm capable of doing this job.
"Decisions about how recovery money will be spent will be based on the merits," Mr. Obama said.
The court's decision last month was not based on the merits of the rules, but on procedural grounds.
The F.D.A. granted marketing approval for Claritin based on the merits of the data submitted by Schering-Plough.
But the president determines to grant or deny a pardon based on the merits," Ms. Payne said.
"Deciding officers", appointed under Irish social welfare legislation, determine who is entitled based on the merits of each individual case.
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based on the virtues
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based on the needed
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based on the fund
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based on the deep
based on the basis
based on the inequalities
based on the outlines
based on the parents
based on the tips
based on the songs
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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