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Rule "true vs truth"

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Description: true vs truth
Message: Did you mean the noun truth?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The true is it doesn't matter who wins.
    Correction suggestion: truth
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Because in a decision this important, HaasWeek wants to make sure we accurately reflect the true will of the people.
  • It is none the less true.
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ID: TRUE_TRUTH [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-23 22:33:07 +0200)