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Rule "manner vs matter"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: manner vs matter
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>manner</suggestion> (= 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.
ID: MANNER_MATTER [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)