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Rule "from X - Y (from X to Y)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: from X - Y (from X to Y)
Message: Using a hyphen or dash in a “from … to …” expression is incorrect. Did you mean: <suggestion>\1 \2 to \4</suggestion>?
Category: Nonstandard Phrases (ID: NONSTANDARD_PHRASES)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/dashes/#how-to-properly-use-an-en-dash
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • From 12 – 17 February 2016
    Correction suggestion: From 12 to 17
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Ferries commence service from 7:00 am.
  • Did you see my mail from 07/07/2020?.
  • He partnered with Stephen T. Logan from 1841 until 1844.
  • Algiers lost from 30,000 to 50,000 inhabitants to the plague in 1620–21.
  • The population has grown from 5,000 in 1900.
  • Starting from 22 May 2016, we will do the new tests.
  • From 21 Feb 2014 and until further notice, we will do the new tests.
  • Rates of sea level rise range from 1.22 mm per year to 2.14 mm per year.
  • The values range from 5,55 mm to approximately 7 mm.
  • The depth varies from 2'7" approximately to 3 feet exactly.
  • The depth varies from 2′ 9″ approximately to 3 feet exactly.
  • The height is from 3 ft 8 in (approx) to 4 feet exactly.
  • The gradient of the mountain road varies from 3 in 10 to a maximum of 4 in 10.
  • He played a role with Vin Diesel from 2 Fast 2 Furious.
  • From 1 .22 bullet, the forensic team solved the crime.
ID: FROM_X_Y [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-27 22:33:07 +0100)