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Rule "self-admitted (admitted)"

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Description: self-admitted (admitted)
Message: This phrase is redundant. Consider using just admitted.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Springfield police arrest 'very dangerous, self-admitted gang member.'
    Correction suggestion: admitted
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SELF_ADMITTED [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-05 22:33:07 +0200)