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Rule "were are (we are)"

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Description: were are (we are)
Message: Did you mean \1 are?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/where-vs-wear-vs-were-vs-we-re/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We're are the favorites to win the championship.
    Correction suggestion: We are
  • You're are my best friend.
    Correction suggestion: You are
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: WERE_ARE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)