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Rule "Wordiness: in a ... manner"

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Description: Wordiness: in a ... manner
Message: Consider replacing this phrase with the adverb \3 to avoid wordiness.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He did it in an effective way.
    Correction suggestion: effectively
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It is dreary here today, but in a nice way.
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ID: IN_A_X_MANNER [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-07-26 16:45:35 +0000)