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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:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-22 22:33:08 +0200)