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Rule "maybe vs. may be"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	maybe vs. may be
Message:	The word "maybe" is an adverb. Either a verb is missing or you meant "may be".
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maybe
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	It maybe helpful in the future if Austin Energy goes combined cycle. Correction suggestion: may be, is maybe It maybe worth our while to have him come and demonstrate the runs, and explain the modelling algorithm to the larger group. Correction suggestion: may be, is maybe
Correct sentences for comparison:	At any rate, no swears included there and if it maybe just means “I really tricked you” or whatever, then it’s really harmless.
ID:	PRP_MAYBE_JJ [1]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)

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