Automattic / Automattic/harper

Leading Marked as Mass Noun when it is an Adjective

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Description

**What got flagged?**
```
Each leading 1 ...
^^^^^^^^^^^^ `leading` is a mass noun. (Harper MassNouns)
```

**Why is this incorrect?**
Leading is being used as an adjective, not as a mass noun.

**Example of correct usage:**
Each leading 1 comes in a column to the right of the leading 1s in rows above it.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the example with the Harper MassNouns rule and locate where that rule classifies “leading.” Confirm the adjective use is accepted while valid mass-noun uses remain flagged; add or update the relevant regression test if the repository provides one.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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