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Rule "in the case of (about, to)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: in the case of (about, to)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Change to <suggestion>about</suggestion> or <suggestion>to</suggestion> and change the word order of the sentence.
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • In the case of this particular policy, citizens of northeast Connecticut became very upset.
    Correction suggestion: About, To
  • In the case of this woman, we'll not grant permission.
    Correction suggestion: About, To
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Citizens of northeast Connecticut became very upset about this particular policy.
  • We'll not grant permission to this woman.
ID: IN_THE_CASE_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)