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Rule "in order to (to)"

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Description: in order to (to)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: This phrase might be considered redundant. Consider using \3.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We opened the door in order to enter.
    Correction suggestion: to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • We opened the door to enter.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: IN_ORDER_TO [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)