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Rule "take awhile (a while)"

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Description: take awhile (a while)
Message: Did you mean take a while?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-awhile-vs-a-while/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm sorry sir, your laundry will take awhile longer.
    Correction suggestion: take a while
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I'm sorry, your laundry will take a while longer.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: TAKE_AWHILE [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-15 22:33:07 +0200)