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Rule "'look forward' not followed by 'to'"

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Description: 'look forward' not followed by 'to'
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: The phrasal verb '\1 \2' (meaning 'anticipate') is usually followed by 'to' and an indirect object.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-looking-forward/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Looking forward too 9.02
    Correction suggestion: Looking forward to
  • My first milestone that I am looking forward too is 135x5.
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • I had great time too with you guys, looking forward too see you soon
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: LOOK_FORWARD_NOT_FOLLOWED_BY_TO [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)