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Rule "descend down (descend)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: descend down (descend)
Message: This phrase might be redundant. Consider using <suggestion>\1</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The Pentagon aides and journalists descend down the back stairs of the plane as is customary while Rumsfeld comes down the main stairs to meet his welcome party.
    Correction suggestion: descend
ID: DESCEND_DOWN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)