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Rule "They were used to hunt (for hunting) partridges"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: They were used to hunt (for hunting) partridges
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Try using 'for' + the -ing form of the verb.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • They are used to hunt partridges.
    Correction suggestion: for hunting
Correct sentences
for comparison:
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ID: USED_FOR_VBG [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2025-01-09 22:33:10 +0100)