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Rule "Missing whitespace before a parenthesis"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Missing whitespace before a parenthesis
Message: It appears that a white space is missing.
Category: Typography (ID: TYPOGRAPHY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/punctuation-guide/#what-are-parentheses
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm from San Diego(California).
    Correction suggestion: (
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • When(ever) in doubt, …
ID: SPACE_BEFORE_PARENTHESIS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)