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Rule "return back (return)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: return back (return)
Message: Using "back" with the verb "return" may be redundant.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He suggested that I return the product back to Amazon.
  • Can someone tell me what command to use to return the curser position back to its previous location?
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • This will return you back to the startup screen, similar to the quit button when an error comes up.
  • Return previous front window back to front after macro runs.kmmacros (7.2 KB)
ID: RETURN_BACK [4]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-02 22:33:09 +0100)