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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:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-26 22:33:08 +0100)

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