usually don't or don't usually
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The second sentence is the standard one.
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—used to describe what happens or exists most of the time or in most cases ▪ It's usually hotter than this in June. ▪ The trip usually takes an hour. ▪ I usually don't work on Saturdays. ▪ Usually, there are no problems. ▪ the way things are usually done
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—used to describe what happens or exists most of the time or in most cases ▪ It's usually hotter than this in June. ▪ The trip usually takes an hour. ▪ I usually don't work on Saturdays. ▪ Usually, there are no problems. ▪ the way things are usually done
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Do you mean both are accepted and imply the same thought?
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Yes, but they differ a little - usually + n't is somewhat more emphatic.
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