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Discover LudwigThe phrase "on face value" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to describe something that appears to be true based on initial evidence or information. For example: "On face value, the offer seems too good to be true."
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Rosenthal told the story of one that on face value represented a "1 in 36 billion billion" probability of happening.
At one point, it seemed that nobody was taking anything on face value until Pete Williams said it.
Judged purely on face value, The Shining was Kubrick's adaptation of the Stephen King bestseller.
On face value, this symbolises a shift in the party's approach to race relations.
"I don't just take it on face value that people are there.
Except don't judge it on face value, because that's missing the point.
The policy outcomes on face value seemed strong, but were in fact weak.
Judged on face value, Shane Meadows' new film is honest, earthy and affecting.
"When we signed Michael Barry we took him on face value," Brailsford says.
On face value, McIlroy and Horizon have clearly been good for each other.
On face value it may seem there could be another motive to the arrangement.
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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.

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