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Rule "e.g."

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: e.g.
Message: The abbreviation <suggestion>e.g.</suggestion> (= for example) requires two periods.
Category: Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/e-g-versus-i-e/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He has watched many action movies (eg. Fast & Furious)
    Correction suggestion: e.g.
ID: E_G [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-06 22:33:09 +0100)