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Rule "I never have been (I have never been)"

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Description: I never have been (I have never been)
Message: Although not incorrect, the word order have never is preferred by native speakers.
Category: Nonstandard Phrases (ID: NONSTANDARD_PHRASES)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I never have been to London.
    Correction suggestion: have never
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: I_NEVER_HAVE_BEEN [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)