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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:	linking it here for reference (and looking forward for more info Correction suggestion: looking forward to that I am looking forward for: Correction suggestion: looking forward to I'll be looking forward in hearing from you Correction suggestion: looking forward to Looking forward into it. Correction suggestion: Looking forward to Looking forward for this feature. Correction suggestion: Looking forward to Looking forward from you. Correction suggestion: Looking forward to Look forward from hearing from you soon Correction suggestion: Look forward to Be looking forward for next year Correction suggestion: looking forward to Thanks, looking forward for your response. Correction suggestion: looking forward to linking it here for reference (and looking forward for more info Correction suggestion: looking forward to I do not look forward of a year of this to no avail Correction suggestion: look forward to we continue to look forward at our energy situation Correction suggestion: look forward to
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ID:	LOOK_FORWARD_NOT_FOLLOWED_BY_TO [4]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)