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Rule "the + verb"

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Description: the + verb
Message: Did you mean the noun login instead of the verb 'to log in'?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/verbs-as-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Your log in attempt was not successful.
    Correction suggestion: login
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You can check the log in the files stored on the server.
  • Did the other respond?
  • Will the other respond?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: PREPOSITION_VERB [22]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)