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Rule "in along (a long) time"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: in along (a long) time
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>in a long time</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I haven't had a shower in along time.
    Correction suggestion: in a long time
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I haven't had a bath in a long time.
ID: IN_ALONG_TIME [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-02 22:33:09 +0100)