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Rule "rely on"

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Description: rely on
Message: The verb 'rely' requires the preposition 'on' (or 'upon').
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rely
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I rely my family to help me out.
    Correction suggestion: rely on
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: RELY_ON [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)