harper-core 2.4.0

The language checker for developers.
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expr main (formidable years)

let message "Did you mean `formative years`? Use `formative` to describe a period of growth or influence. `Formidable` is typically used for something intimidating."
let description "Flags the misuse of `formidable years` when `formative years` is likely intended. This rule distinguishes between the shaping of character (`formative`) and the inspiring of fear or awe (`formidable`)."
let kind "Malapropism"
let becomes "formative years"

test "Here's how I would approach it, a little earlier than my formidable years there was music I was \“Forced\” to listen to." "Here's how I would approach it, a little earlier than my formative years there was music I was \“Forced\” to listen to."
test "The 60's were full of turmoil as a country but my most formidable years as a person." "The 60's were full of turmoil as a country but my most formative years as a person."