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Rule "the question whether (whether) etc."

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Description: the question whether (whether) etc.
Message: Consider shortening this phrase to just 'whether', unless you mean 'regardless of whether'.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/whether-vs-if/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cwhether%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • What the government decides to do depends on whether or not the bill passes.
    Correction suggestion: whether
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Whether or not the theory was true, Emmerson was intrigued by the two countries' musical affinities.
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ID: WHETHER [7]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)