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According to

According to X means 'as stated by X' or 'on the authority of X'.

• According to Jane, life is a learning process.
  
• According to the timetable, the train leaves at 9.30.
  
• According to scientists, there could be life on other planets.
  

We do not normally give our own opinions with according to.

• In my opinion, Jane Austen is a great writer. (NOT According to me…)
  

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