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Rule "return back (return)"

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Description: return back (return)
Message: Consider using just \2.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Reply back to get the details.
    Correction suggestion: Reply
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Return previous front window back to front after macro runs.kmmacros (7.2 KB)
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: RETURN_BACK [3]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)