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Rule "before hand (beforehand)"

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Description: before hand (beforehand)
Message: The verb hand-\4 is spelled as one word.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I could hand stitch a sweater.
    Correction suggestion: hand-stitch
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: HAND_COMPOUNDS [8]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)