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Rule "reason why (reason)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: reason why (reason)
Message: Consider using <suggestion>\2</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Tags: [picky]
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The reason why I did that is simple.
    Correction suggestion: reason
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The reason I did that is simple.
ID: REASON_WHY [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)