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Rule "it self (itself)"

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Description: it self (itself)
Message: Did you mean itself?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/reflexive-pronouns/#what-are-the-possible-forms-of-reflexive-pronouns
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I believe that such advertisements indicate a clear statement about the issue it self and they clarify the main cause of the problem.
    Correction suggestion: itself
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Was it self-defense?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: IT_SELF [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-01 22:33:07 +0200)