In fact, the singular 'they' has been traced back to use in the 14th century: https://public.oed.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-singular-they/ …
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language is fluid. the gutter language we call English is a gymnastic no-limits courtesan. some kids need to get over it.
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Although your point is well taken, I have to give you a demerit for improper use of the hyphen.
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This Ben Shapiro fellow isn’t as smart as he thinks he is.
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Nobody is as smart as Ben Shapiro thinks he is.
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He seems well-adjusted.
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*They seems well-adjusted
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Thanks for all the great videos of Ben. It's nice of you to provide so much good content on twitter.
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It’s a Shapiro-ism. And shows how creatively bankrupt he is.
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