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Rule "confusion of 'aways' vs. 'always'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: confusion of 'aways' vs. 'always'
Message: Did you mean the adverb <suggestion>always</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Russia is aways described as becoming more assertive on the international stage, something that is above their station.
    Correction suggestion: always
  • I'm aways looking for you.
    Correction suggestion: always
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It certainly will prove a stark contrast to recent league aways the Hatters have enjoyed at the likes of Molineux, Maine Road and Hillsborough.
  • This year there's three big aways - Rome, Dublin, and Cardiff.
ID: AWAY_AWAYS [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2025-01-11 22:33:10 +0100)