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Singular “they”

“They” has been used as a singular pronoun for centuries, since 1400 or so according to the Oxford English Dictionary. When I edit, I take into account the intended audience. If I think my client will get dinged because readers will insist singular they is wrong, I’ll suggest rewording. From Merriam-Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary: Writers . . .

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