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Rule "the (they)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the (they)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1y \2 \3</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The also use camouflage to hide from their enemies.
    Correction suggestion: They also use
  • Tom and Mary are going to do that the way the always do.
    Correction suggestion: they always do
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Thanks by the way dude!
  • The about section.
  • So, about the never say never part:
  • Sorry for the late thank you.
  • Incorrect grammar: I already untick the automatically update.
ID: THE_THEY [7]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)