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Rule "what I mean to say is that (omit)"

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Description:	what I mean to say is that (omit)
	By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message:	Try removing the phrase.
Category:	Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	What I mean to say is that well intentioned lawmakers sometimes make fools of themselves.
Correct sentences for comparison:	Well intentioned lawmakers sometimes make fools of themselves.
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	WHAT_I_MEAN_TO_SAY_IS_THAT [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)