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Rule "I'm avoiding to register (registering) for classes because I've had a bad experience"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: I'm avoiding to register (registering) for classes because I've had a bad experience
Message: The progressive form of the verb may be more appropriate here.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm avoiding to register for classes right now because I've had a bad experience with the program.
    Correction suggestion: registering
  • We're contemplating to move this into the kitchen.
    Correction suggestion: moving
  • I'm dreading to leave my family behind this weekend.
    Correction suggestion: leaving
  • If we don't act now, we're risking to be overtaken by the competition.
    Correction suggestion: being
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • That being said, I just don't want games I'm actually playing and enjoying to cross over to the dark side of the force.
ID: AVOIDING_TO_INFIN [1]
Version: 6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-05-11 22:33:11 +0200)