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Rule "Plural form of numbers in 'two dozens of' (two dozen)"

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Description: Plural form of numbers in 'two dozens of' (two dozen)
Message: Use a singular form of the numeral here.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • You need two dozens of eggs.
    Correction suggestion: two dozen
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: CD_DOZENS_OF [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)