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Rule "Collocation: Word + to + PRP|NNP|DT"

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Description: Collocation: Word + to + PRP|NNP|DT
Message: Probably a preposition is missing after '\2'.
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Prior leaving, he had a good time.
    Correction suggestion: Prior to leaving
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He's jumping off
  • Welcome Change.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ATD_VERBS_TO_COLLOCATION [1]
Version: 6.4-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-27 22:33:08 +0100)