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Rule "Possessive apostrophe error"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Possessive apostrophe error
Message: A possessive apostrophe is missing.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/possessive-apostrophe/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Prince William County Sheriffs Deputy fired for ‘disturbing’ social media activity.
    Correction suggestion: Sheriff's Deputy
ID: SPECIFIC_POSSESSIVE_APOSTROPHE [14]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-13 22:33:10 +0100)