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Rule "on going (ongoing)"

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Description: on going (ongoing)
Message: The adjective ongoing 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:
  • There is an on going investigation.
    Correction suggestion: ongoing
  • The usual on going problems must be corrected as soon as possible.
    Correction suggestion: ongoing
  • ... and keep on going correspondence in the file for future reference.
    Correction suggestion: ongoing
  • On going maintenance is an important part of the work.
    Correction suggestion: Ongoing
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • She insisted on going for a drive.
  • He depends on going in and out of Malaysia for his visa.
  • ... and keep on going down the road to the junction.
  • She knew why Abigail was so insistent on going tonight.
  • I plan on going tomorrow morning.
  • My brother is banking on going to university next year.
  • We had a good time in London, but on going Sheffield, our holiday got even better.
  • The girl insisted on going shopping with her mother.
  • Tom said that he wasn't planning on going camping this weekend.
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ID: ON_GOING [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-12 22:33:08 +0200)