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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

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:	I look forward hearing from you shortly. Correction suggestion: look forward to Steven mentioned a Brazilian restaurant he went to and I am looking forward going there Correction suggestion: looking forward to
ID:	LOOK_FORWARD_NOT_FOLLOWED_BY_TO [3]
Version:	6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-05-22 22:33:10 +0200)

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