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Rule "its vs it is"

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Description:	its vs it is
Message:	It seems that the possessive pronoun its fits better in this context.
Category:	Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-its/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	And it's features includes many cool things. Correction suggestion: its It’s detractors claimed the opposite and it was often debated whether these houses actually helped anyone. Correction suggestion: Its This also means when activities are released from memory, the agent and it’s duties are unaffected. Correction suggestion: its It’s apps are absolutely nice and seem to work exactly how I would have thought about apps in Diaspora. Correction suggestion: Its ALTR suffered from two downgrades, even though it's earnings beat consensus estimates, and that helped pull the sector lower. Correction suggestion: its I’ve seen it straight up ignore it and collect Mana that none of it’s characters need. Correction suggestion: its I have the community installer but it’s apps are limited. Correction suggestion: its Does the ZigBee object automatically send out events when it’s functions are used? Correction suggestion: its The entire Republican Party and it’s members should be brought up on RICO charges. Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences for comparison:	It’s the chemicals involved in flavoring vape juice that make it dangerous for your health. It’s like athletes based on steroids vs. those who aren’t. It’s you guys pissing on my back. It's what servants wear around here. All that said, if it’s something folks are interested in taking on themselves, they can go for it. Since it’s mains powered, the easiest thing will be to flip the breaker. It’s time reporters started emphasizing that instead just doing the usual disaster porn of mainstream news. It’s a Windows based image. Immediately below is LT's response to adding a "hook" in CMS that would distinguish ITs associated with SBA activity from other IT agreements....
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ID:	IT_IS_2 [25]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-12 22:33:07 +0200)