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When Is It OK to Use the Singular “They”?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Jonelle

Feel like you’ve been getting mixed messages about “they” and “their”? Keep the following resource handy as you edit and proofread.
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Posted in editing and proofreading, pronouns | Tagged gender nonconforming, inclusive language, nonbinary pronouns, pronouns, their, they, transgender | Leave a comment

Header photo credits: Detail from "Gourdoughs" by Flickr user Jodi Bart. "Open" by Flickr user Tom Magllery. Detail from "Western Union Open" by Flickr user Tom Magllery. All CC licensed.

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