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Rule "on going (ongoing)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	on going (ongoing)
Message:	The adjective <suggestion>ongoing</suggestion> is spelled as one word.
Category:	Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link:	https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ongoing
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	It is a widely held belief that continues to be a factor in their on going support of the war. Correction suggestion: ongoing This is an on going problem. Correction suggestion: ongoing
Correct sentences for comparison:	I’m pulling the trigger on going to FOSDEM 2019.
ID:	ON_GOING [1]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-24 22:33:07 +0200)

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