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Rule "I'm bout (about) to"

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Description: I'm bout (about) to
Message: The phrase '\2 \3' is informal.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • It is bout to go down.
    Correction suggestion: about to
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: BOUT_TO [6]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)