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Rule "so as to (to)"

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Description: so as to (to)
Message: 'So as to' expresses purpose and is used in formal texts. Consider using to.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/synonyms-of-in-order-to/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We worked hard so as to increase our sales.
    Correction suggestion: to
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ID: SO_AS_TO [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)