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Rule "Two consecutive articles, e.g. 'the a'"

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Description: Two consecutive articles, e.g. 'the a'
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Two determiners in a row. Choose either \1 or \2\3.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The 'an international movie' is interesting.
    Correction suggestion: The, 'An
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The Thames was once a much broader river.
  • He received an "A".
  • It starts with an “A”.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: DT_DT [4]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)