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Rule "former alumnus (alumnus)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	former alumnus (alumnus)
Message:	This phrase is redundant. Consider writing <suggestion>an \3</suggestion>.
Category:	Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link:	https://www.amherst.edu/news/communications/editorial-services-media/styleguide/node/84702
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	As the wife of a former alumnus of UCLA, I am appalled at recent events that have occurred and seemingly encouraged by the administration. Correction suggestion: an alumnus
ID:	FORMER_ALUMNUS [1]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-25 22:33:08 +0200)

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