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Rule "bored of (with)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: bored of (with)
Message: In standard English it's more accepted to use <suggestion>bored with</suggestion> or <suggestion>bored by</suggestion>.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/grammar/bored-by-of-or-with
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I always get bored of people who talk about themselves.
    Correction suggestion: bored with, bored by
ID: BORED_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2025-01-09 22:33:10 +0100)