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Rule "et al (et al.)"

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Description: et al (et al.)
Message: A period is misplaced or missing.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/et-al
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Thelen et al 2001
    Correction suggestion: et al.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ET_AL [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)