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Rule "last but not last (least)"

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Description: last but not last (least)
Message: Possible typo. Did you mean: \1 \2 \3 least?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/less-vs-least-grammar/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cleast%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Last but not last, I accentuate difficulties that such theories face.
    Correction suggestion: Last but not least
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: LAST_BUT_NOT_LAST [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)