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Rule "tow (toe) the line"

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Description:	tow (toe) the line
Message:	Did you mean \1?
Category:	Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link:	https://www.lexico.com/definition/toe_the_line
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	We'll tow the line. Correction suggestion: toe Make sure everyone tows the line! Correction suggestion: toes
Correct sentences for comparison:	We'll toe the line. Missing comma. While the boat was towed the line broke.
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	TOW_THE_LINE [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)

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