when you have time can you talk a little about the 'when rewriting' part of the they rule?
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Sure. An example is that you can usually avoid the problem by switching to plural.
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I thought a "flyer" was a handbill.
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It's always been unclear. That's why picking a stylebook and following it helps:http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/flier-or-flyer …
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YES! I've always said just that: "clarity is the bottom line" regarding use of the Oxford comma.
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Singular "they"? Say it ain't so!
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Who do they think they are?!

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And I'm a big fan of the particular changes. I've been a champion for "they" since I read Word on the Street in '01.
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Yay but also this feels way too late. "He" was used as gender neutral still??? Gross.
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I passed this to a friend and their reaction was gleeful relief!
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