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Rule "drop down (drop)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: drop down (drop)
Message: This phrase is redundant. Consider using <suggestion>\1</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Drop down from the tree.
    Correction suggestion: Drop
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Drop down menus
  • Add an additional drop down that follows "Legal Contacts" that says "Historical Contacts".
  • Also, you will be receiving on Thursday morning a copy of some of the more relevant documentation relating to the June 2000 drop down of the Corrugated...
  • The shop traveler/work order also contains a "drop down," from which standard processes can be selected.
  • The projectile with its integral propelling charge was dropped down the barrel from the muzzle to hit a fixed firing pin.
  • The liquid was being carefully dropped down the funnel.
  • After reaching no.1 for five weeks, "Rivers of Babylon" began dropping down the chart, at which point the B-side "Brown Girl in the Ring" was given extensive radio airplay.
  • After that, the song started very quickly dropping down the charts.
  • Drop down and see us.
  • Also, FYI, the "See" drop down is our nickname for the name changes and mergers reference.
  • Drop down ear/neck flaps.
ID: DROP_DOWN [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-03 22:33:08 +0100)