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Rule "Collocation: return in/to"

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Description: Collocation: return in/to
Message: The usual collocation for "\1" is "to", not "\2".
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • While we were returning in Montreal, I was arrested for speeding.
    Correction suggestion: returning to
  • I will return in Night.
    Correction suggestion: return to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • While we were returning to Montreal, I was arrested for speeding.
  • ...are herded up to the pastures and again when they return in mid-September.
  • But once the Nikkei drops below that level, the return at the bond's maturity will be lower than the initial investment.
  • So from a financial impact we will see a great return in the investment.
  • He returns in the sixth season premiere, "Home is the Sailor", having sunk his boat, to find the bar under the new management of Rebecca Howe.
  • I would like to introduce you to Walt Madro on my return at the end of the week.
  • When I return in the evening, I'm always very tired.
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ID: RETURN_IN_THE [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-28 22:33:07 +0100)