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Rule "could (couldn't) give a damn"

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Description: could (couldn't) give a damn
Message: Did you mean couldn't give a damn?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Frankly, my dear, I could give a damn.
    Correction suggestion: couldn't give a damn
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: COULD_GIVE_A_DAMN [1]
Version: 6.4-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-27 22:33:08 +0100)