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Rule "Big in size, yellow in color, etc."

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Description:	Big in size, yellow in color, etc.
Message:	This wording could be more concise.
Category:	Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	The man is big in size. Correction suggestion: big His speech was briefest in duration. Correction suggestion: briefest My car is redder in color. Correction suggestion: redder Her friends were few in number. Correction suggestion: few An apple is round in shape. Correction suggestion: round
Correct sentences for comparison:	He's absorbed in thought. I really need to get back in shape. Get me one in size m please. Have a look at this webpage — now in color! Please print in color for me. Mr. Nillsen said Atle Ventures intends to triple in size over the next five years. Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length. The river ranks 13th in length but 23rd in volume. Adults average in length; the largest recorded specimen weighed 2.65 kg (5.8 lb) with a length of from snout to vent.
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ID:	ADJECTIVE_IN_ATTRIBUTE [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)

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