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Rule "point being is that (point is that/point being that)"

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Description: point being is that (point is that/point being that)
Message: Consider using \1 \3 \4 or \1 \2 \4.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The point being is that Russia and Japan weren't even at war.
    Correction suggestion: point is that, point being that
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The point is that Russia and Japan weren't even at war
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: POINT_BEING_IS_THAT [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-28 22:33:07 +0100)