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Rule "awhile (a while)"

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Description: awhile (a while)
Message: Did you mean a while?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-awhile-vs-a-while/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I haven't posted in awhile.
    Correction suggestion: a while
Pattern: Show XML · Show in Rule Editor
Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: FOR_AWHILE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-09-26 16:45:37 +0000)