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I don't usually vs Usually I don't

Both "I don't usually" and "Usually I don't" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "I don't usually" is commonly used to express something that is not typical or habitual for the speaker, while "Usually I don't" is used to emphasize that the speaker's behavior is not in line with what is expected.

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I don't usually

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express something that is not typical or habitual for the speaker.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action being described is not a regular occurrence for the speaker. It is often followed by a verb to describe the action.

Examples:

I don't usually eat spicy food, but today I felt like trying something new.
I don't usually go to bed late, but last night I couldn't sleep.
I don't usually watch horror movies, but I made an exception for this one.
I don't usually take the bus to work, but my car broke down.
I don't usually drink coffee, but I needed a pick-me-up this morning.

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Apr 4, 2015 ... When she says "I don't usually do this" and turns out to be a freak. Traviz Mercer. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 3,5323K. Loading.
I don't usually feel prejudice towards a game before playing it. But when this is the first thing to pop-up after launch... (source) · a day ago. 0 points. 282,333 ...
2 days ago ... I don't usually feel prejudice towards a game before playing it. But when this is the first thing to pop-up after launch... (imgur.com). submitted 1 ...
"I Don't Usually". [Junz:] See the mood is so good, and you looking so good, I was thinking we could take a cruise through the hood, We can take it slow or take it ...

Alternatives:

I usually don't
I'm not usually
It's not usual for me to
Typically I don't
Normally I don't

Usually I don't

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize that the speaker's behavior is not in line with what is expected or typical.

This phrase is used to highlight that the speaker's action goes against the norm or what is generally expected. It is often followed by a verb to describe the action.

Examples:

Usually I don't eat dessert, but today I made an exception.
Usually I don't speak up in meetings, but this time I had something important to say.
Usually I don't take risks, but I decided to try something new.
Usually I don't watch sports, but I went to the game with my friends.
Usually I don't stay out late, but last night was a special occasion.

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Aug 14, 2015 ... An antisocial pessimist, but usually I don't mess with this. And I know you mean only the best and your. Intentions aren't to bother me, but ...
An anti-social pessimist but usually I don't mess with this. And I know you mean only the best and. Your intentions aren't to bother me. But honestly I'd rather be
Usually, I don't go AWW. But this time, it got me. (source) · a day ago. 1,356 points . 1,059,071 views. Add tag. add a custom tag. Add. Post Options. report post.
Apr 27, 2015 ... Excuse me if I seem a little unimpressed with this. An anti-social pessimist, but usually I don't mess with this. And I know you mean only the best

Alternatives:

I don't usually
I typically don't
It's not my usual practice to
Normally I don't
I'm not usually one to

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