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Rule "some times (sometimes)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: some times (sometimes)
Message: Did you mean the adverb <suggestion>sometimes</suggestion> (= occasionally)?
Category: Compounding (ID: COMPOUNDING)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/sometimes-sometime/#sometimes
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Some times I have to check it twice just to be sure.
    Correction suggestion: Sometimes
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Still not amazing, but he'll be useful for some players at some times.
  • I feel great with Stronglifts, I will study new programs but it will take some times.
  • It all happened some times ago.
  • Please let me know some times that would be convenient for you.
  • There have been some times where I've thrown even more resources than you at a new Mythic and gotten nothing for my investment.
  • You will notice that I have blocked some times on my calendar to get reviews written and delivered.
  • I selected some times for tomorrow.
  • Please send me some times you are available to chat.
  • Some times are difficult for us to make, but we'll try.
  • Some times were difficult to squeeze in, but eventually we completed the agenda.
  • Some times don't really work for us.
  • Some times have already been taken for other appointments, you'll have to reschedule.
  • Some times will be difficult for us to make, but we'll try.
ID: SOME_TIMES [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-02 22:33:08 +0100)