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Rule "cross-check"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: cross-check
Message: The noun, adjective or adverb <suggestion>\1-\2</suggestion> is spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • She drove cross town just to see me.
    Correction suggestion: cross-town
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I didn't cross town.
  • Street name: 400 Cross County Rd
ID: CROSS_COMPOUNDS [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)