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Rule "can't help but (can't help + gerund)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: can't help but (can't help + gerund)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: This is sometimes considered a nonstandard phrase. Use <suggestion>\4</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/69212/cannot-help-but-think-vs-cannot-but-think-vs-cannot-help-thinking
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I cannot help but fall in love with you.
    Correction suggestion: falling
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I cannot help falling in love with you.
ID: CANT_HELP_BUT [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)