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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 plural noun <suggestion>\1\2</suggestion>?
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
ID: WORK_AROUND_COMPOUND [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)