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Rule "being (begin)"

Pattern: /SENT_START To being with ,
Description: being (begin)
Message: Did you mean begin?
Category: Possible Typos
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Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • To being with, she is a Russian spy.
    Correction suggestion: begin
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • To begin with, she's a spy.
ID: BEING_BEGIN [1]

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