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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:	Obviously, you identified with it's message. Correction suggestion: its message I defend it because that’s what makes it unique in it’s aspect. Correction suggestion: its aspect Since we always aim to please the customer, here is my recommendation for handling the contract through it's term. Correction suggestion: its term You owned a doll with 'Xavier Roberts' signed on it's butt. Correction suggestion: its butt And thank God for it's grace. Correction suggestion: its grace
Correct sentences for comparison:	It drinks oil like it’s water. It's not over until it's over. Unless it's homework. as soon as it's known 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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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	IT_IS_2 [30]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-26 22:33:08 +0200)

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