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Rule "'an' vs. 'and' vs. 'any'"

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Description: 'an' vs. 'and' vs. 'any'
Message: Did you mean and \2 \3?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Remove the annotation an replace it with a new one.
    Correction suggestion: and replace it
  • They will find it an like it.
    Correction suggestion: and like it
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Your guild just wants an edge you don’t need.
  • If it’s an Encore it cant be very old.
  • An experienced IT manager knows how to deal with such cases.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: AN_VB_PRP [3]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)