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Rule "let's (lets)"

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Description: let's (lets)
Message: Did you mean \1'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:
  • But lets stay in touch.
    Correction suggestion: let's
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The type of loading involved with injury is usually eccentric, such as when two people are carrying a load and one lets go, forcing the other to maintain force while the muscle elongates.
  • 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 [6]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)