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Rule "where as/by (whereas/whereby)"

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Description: where as/by (whereas/whereby)
Message: Did you mean \1\2?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The northern and urban areas of the state do not generally offer sweet tea in the most restaurants, where as it is a staple beverage for the southern part ...
    Correction suggestion: whereas
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: WHERE_AS [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)