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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/they http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/they often used with an indefinite third person singular antecedent

by jaachan 13y ago

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/they http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/they often used with an indefinite third person singular antecedent <everyone knew where they stood — E. L. Doctorow> <nobody has to go to school if they don't want to — N. Y. Times> If it's good enough for the NY Times, it's good enough for you and me

67726e 13y ago
> If it's good enough for the NY Times, it's good enough for you and me Speak for yourself. I've just gotten through with about 16 years of English courses, with professors who are most certainly not in agreement with your opinion. Hell, I remember having a German professor correct a student for using "they" incorrectly. Just because a large newspaper uses it doesn't make it any more correct. Many people say "irregardless" and I am sure I could find the usage of it in a major publication, but it doesn't make the word any less illogical.