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Rule "the work around (workaround)"

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Description: the work around (workaround)
Message: Did you mean the plural noun \1\2?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/workaround
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Many work arounds were failing.
    Correction suggestion: workarounds
Pattern: Show XML · Show in Rule Editor
Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: WORK_AROUND_COMPOUND [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)