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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>they</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The have scheduled 2.5 hours for the presentation.
    Correction suggestion: They
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The Have Doughnut tests showed this most strongly.
ID: THE_THEY [10]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-29 22:33:07 +0100)