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Rule "they're (their)"

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Description:	they're (their)
Message:	Did you mean their?
Category:	Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/there-their-theyre/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	I'm not worried about they're problems. Correction suggestion: their I'm not under they're influence. Correction suggestion: their She's not at all happy while they're findings continue to be ignored by the team. Correction suggestion: their
Correct sentences for comparison:	I'm not worried about their problems. The SEC will not approve the deal unless they're able to raise cash by selling these assets. I won't do more since they're happy to do it themselves. It's a great way to really 'see' your college kids while they're away at school. Tom and Mary won't be able to do that while they're sick. You can't see them now, they're out. …and acting like they're best friends with a celebrity.
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ID:	THEYRE_THEIR [2]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-22 22:33:07 +0200)

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