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Rule "cann't → can't"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: cann't → can't
Message: Typo detected. Did you mean <suggestion>can\2\3</suggestion> or <suggestion>cannot</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/can-could-grammar/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Ccan%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • They cann't come.
    Correction suggestion: can't, cannot
ID: CANN_T [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)