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Rule "round a bout (round a bouts)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: round a bout (round a bouts)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>round\2</suggestion>?
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 abouts, speed bumps, and school uniforms.
    Correction suggestion: roundabouts
ID: ROUND_A_BOUTS [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)