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Rule "mean something for (to) somebody"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	mean something for (to) somebody
Message:	Did you mean <suggestion>to</suggestion> ('to mean something to somebody')?
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mean%20something%20to%20(someone)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	This trophy meant a lot for me. Correction suggestion: to She means so much for Tom. Correction suggestion: to
Correct sentences for comparison:	Recommended changes included providing means for Congress to collect money from state treasuries.
ID:	MEAN_FOR_TO [1]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)

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