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Not only is it a plural, it implies an us and them. But I'm starting to realise that driving everyone apart is exactly what they want.

• DanBC 6y ago
  It's been used as singular for as long as modern English has existed.
  • shark_laser 6y ago
    With regards to they, that is correct. Thank you for pointing that out. I do feel slightly daft, tho them is always a plural, and I stand by my thoughts on it feeling divisive.
    • UncleMeat 6y ago
      "The plumber is coming at 2pm, can you open the door for them when they get here?" Neither "they" or "them" are exclusively plural.