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Rule "abbreviation 'ppl'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: abbreviation 'ppl'
Message: The abbreviation for <suggestion>people</suggestion> can be considered informal.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/style-acronym-vs-abbreviation/#what-is-an-abbreviation
Tags: [picky]
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Many ppl use LanguageTool.
    Correction suggestion: people, individuals
ID: PPL [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-09 22:33:08 +0100)