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Rule "the how/why (how/why)"

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Description: the how/why (how/why)
Message: Did you mean \2?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • These are also examples of the how a woman's perspective can contribute to science.
    Correction suggestion: how
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Just follow the instructions in the how to article in the community.
  • a brief overview of the why's & wherefor's
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: THE_HOW [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)