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Rule "Zero or indefinite article ('a'/'an') before superlatives"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	Zero or indefinite article ('a'/'an') before superlatives
Message:	Use <suggestion>the</suggestion> before the superlative.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-comparatives-superlatives/#superlative-forms-of-adjectives
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	Kyoto is an oldest city. Correction suggestion: the
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ID:	THE_SUPERLATIVE [1]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)

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