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Rule "let's (lets)"

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Description: let's (lets)
Message: Did you mean \3's (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:
  • Now lets go have some fun.
    Correction suggestion: let's
  • Now lets finally have a little party!
    Correction suggestion: let's
  • OK, lets leave it like that.
    Correction suggestion: let's
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He lets go of it.
  • Tom finally lets go of it.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: LETS_LET [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-09-26 16:45:37 +0000)