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Grammar<\/a> is constantly evolving, and grammar trends pave the road for new ways of writing. A great example of this change is how the use of the singular \u201cthey\u201d has grown in popularity over the last few years. This is because people who are non-binary or don\u2019t identify with a single gender have adopted the singular \u201cthey\u201d as their pronoun of choice. While using they\/them as preferred pronouns is a relatively new concept, the singular \u201cthey\u201d has been a part of the English language for hundreds of years now. In fact, we use the singular \u201cthey\u201d in conversations more often than you might be aware of. Learn about the origins of the singular \u201cthey\u201d and how its use has evolved. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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