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Rule "in stead of (instead of)"

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Description: in stead of (instead of)
Message: Did you mean \1\2 \3?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Can my car really use water in stead of gas?
    Correction suggestion: instead of
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: IN_STEAD_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-15 22:33:07 +0200)