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Rule "on a daily base (basis)"

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Description: on a daily base (basis)
Message: A "base" is a flat surface. The correct phrase is \4 basis (basis = a metaphorical base).
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/on_a_regular_basis
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We will do this on a daily base.
    Correction suggestion: daily basis
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: BASE_BASIS [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-15 22:33:06 +0200)