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Rule "Hyphen in 'must have/see'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Hyphen in 'must have/see'
Message: It appears that a hyphen is missing in this expression.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#compound-nouns-with-and-without-hyphens
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • That's a must see attraction.
    Correction suggestion: must-see
  • A collection of must read books.
    Correction suggestion: must-read
  • The festival is a world class event and it is a must love.
    Correction suggestion: must-love
  • It is an absolute must have.
    Correction suggestion: must-have
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Avengers is a must-see movie.
ID: MUST_HAVE [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)