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Rule "a large number of (many)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: a large number of (many)
Message: Specify a number, remove phrase, or simply use <suggestion>many</suggestion> or <suggestion>numerous</suggestion>
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A large number of people were in the parade.
    Correction suggestion: Many, Numerous
ID: LARGE_NUMBER_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)