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Rule "hands free (hands-free)"

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Description: hands free (hands-free)
Message: The adjective \1-\2 is spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hands-free-handsfree/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He is using a hands free device.
    Correction suggestion: hands-free
  • A hands free cell phone.
    Correction suggestion: hands-free
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: HANDS_FREE_HYPHEN [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-03 22:33:08 +0200)