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Rule "round a bout (round a bouts)"

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Description: round a bout (round a bouts)
Message: Did you mean rounda\3?
Category: Nonstandard Phrases (ID: NONSTANDARD_PHRASES)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/roundabout
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The British influence still can be seen in driving on the left side of the road, round a bouts, speed bumps, and school uniforms.
    Correction suggestion: roundabouts
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ROUND_A_BOUTS [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-02 22:33:08 +0200)