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Rule "Some phrases that can be simplified"

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Description: Some phrases that can be simplified
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Did you mean because of?
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • His lack of conversation is attributable to his shyness.
    Correction suggestion: because of
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • His lack of conversation is because of his shyness.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: BECAUSE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)