| No, in this context, "they" is NOT plural |
| Posted by: ryhog 10:37 am EDT 06/05/23 |
| In reply to: Definitely NOT they “is” - gad90210 07:25 am EDT 06/05/23 |
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| First rule of grammar: context. Words do not necessarily have the same meaning or attributes in every context. When the meaning of words evolve in a lexicon, as they do, the rules must evolve with them. Like many words in English, "they" has taken on a new meaning. Resistance is futile. :-) |
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