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Rule "they're (their)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: they're (their)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>they're</suggestion> (= they are)?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/there-their-theyre/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I hope their ok.
    Correction suggestion: they're
  • I hope they ok.
    Correction suggestion: they're
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I think their natural, black hair looks nice.
ID: THEYRE_THEIR [8]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)