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Rule "let's (lets)"

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Description: let's (lets)
Message: Did you mean \1s or \1 (let's = let us; lets = 3rd person singular of 'let')?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/lets-vs-let-s/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The system let's all students enter the building.
    Correction suggestion: lets, let
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Let's go home!
  • Let's all go home!
  • It lets you quickly search for the product,
  • Let's all four of us go to that party.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: LETS_LET [4]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)