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Rule "Collocation: in front of"

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Description: Collocation: in front of
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: The usual preposition for "in front" is "of". Did you mean in front of?
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • In front to so many decisions, the people are fed up.
    Correction suggestion: In front of
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It extends from the sternum in front to the vertebral column behind.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: IN_FRONT_OF [83]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)