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Rule "the work around (workaround)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the work around (workaround)
Message: Did you mean the noun <suggestion>\3\4</suggestion> (= method of overcoming a problem)?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/workaround
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Thanks, your work around worked!
    Correction suggestion: workaround
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Let's work around that issue.
  • Sami helped Layla finish some of the work around the ranch.
  • Why do I always have to do all the work around here?
  • I'm doing my work around 5 or 6.
  • Flexibility to schedule your work around other jobs.
ID: WORK_AROUND_COMPOUND [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-09 22:33:08 +0100)