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Rule "Wordiness: in a ... manner"

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Description:	Wordiness: in a ... manner
Message:	Consider replacing "\1 \2 \3 \4" with the adverb for "\3"; e.g., "in a hasty manner" with "hastily".
Category:	Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Tags:	[picky]
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	He came in a hasty manner.
Correct sentences for comparison:	He came hastily. This ethnic dish is arranged in a Japanese style. I feel good in a special way. Don't say it in a roundabout way. You cannot solve this problem in an ordinary way. You must perform all assignments in a timely manner. He accessed the computer in a remote mode. When the prey is located, the coyotes stiffen and pounce on the prey in a cat-like manner.
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ID:	IN_A_X_MANNER [5]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-09-07 16:45:23 +0000)