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Rule "the (they)"

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Description: the (they)
Message: Did you mean they?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The really would like to do it again.
    Correction suggestion: They
  • If they don't have employees, the probably won't have Corp Charges.
    Correction suggestion: they
  • So far this season indicates the really might finish in the top 10 nationally for the first time since 1983.
    Correction suggestion: they
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The 1st will come from the asset management deals.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: THE_THEY [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-27 22:33:07 +0200)