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Rule "Don't let any negativity to affect (affect) you"

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Description: Don't let any negativity to affect (affect) you
Message: Using the to-infinitive may not be correct in this context. Consider using the bare infinitive (without "to") instead.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/lets-let-to/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Don't let any negativity to affect you.
    Correction suggestion: affect
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Let my try to excavate some of them.
  • Don't let the opportunity to get your customer to Enron result in only a meeting with a tour or two.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: LET_IT_INFINITIVE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-04 22:33:07 +0200)