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Rule "despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that (although, though)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that (although, though)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>although</suggestion>, <suggestion>even though</suggestion> or <suggestion>though</suggestion>?
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-despite-in-spite-of/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He still loves her in spite of the fact that she cheated on him.
    Correction suggestion: although, even though, though
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He still loves her even though she cheated on him.
ID: DESPITE_THE_FACT [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)