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Rule "its vs. it's"

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Description: its vs. it's
Message: Did you mean its (possessive pronoun) instead of 'it’s' (short for 'it is')?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-its/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • No one has ever seen it's eyes.
    Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • RWE has said it's exploring acquisition possibilities in Europe.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: IT_IS [44]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)