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Rule "manner vs matter"

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Description:	manner vs matter
Message:	Did you mean manner (= in a way)?
Category:	Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	He did it in a lovely matter. Correction suggestion: manner Why have I not received a response to my question in a timely matter. Correction suggestion: manner
Correct sentences for comparison:	In a related matter, the commission also may halt the 10 percent surcharge.
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	MANNER_MATTER [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-02 22:33:08 +0200)

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