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Rule "drop down (drop)"

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Description:	drop down (drop)
Message:	This phrase is redundant. Consider using \1.
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.
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ID:	DROP_DOWN [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)

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