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Rule "Missing hyphens in compounds"

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Description:	Missing hyphens in compounds
Message:	When a number forms part of an adjectival compound, use a hyphen.
Category:	Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#compound-adjectives-with-hyphens
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	FedEx 2 day delivery. Correction suggestion: 2-day Some states require a 30/60 day warranty on major components. Correction suggestion: 60-day Have a nice time tonite and for the three day weekend. Correction suggestion: three-day
Correct sentences for comparison:	He indicated that he hoped to one day work on the official supplement. The use of the roadstead in front of St Peter Port by over 100 cruise ships a year is bringing over 100,000 day trip passengers to the island each year.
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	MISSING_HYPHEN [8]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)

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