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Rule "are able to (can)"

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Description:	are able to (can)
	By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message:	This expression is wordy. Consider using can.
Category:	Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	Yes, there are some species of frogs that are able to throw up their entire stomach and wipe it off with their legs. Correction suggestion: can
Correct sentences for comparison:	Yes, there are some species of frogs that can throw up their entire stomach and wipe it off with their legs.
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ID:	ARE_ABLE_TO [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-22 22:33:07 +0200)

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