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mikemaccana
on Jan 10, 2012
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How should a startup founder value her time?
Then use 'their'.
sp332
on Jan 10, 2012
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This particular (hypothetical) startup founder happens to be singular, and female.
lawnchair_larry
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https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Singular_they
sp332
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That's the exact opposite of the situation. I pointed out that the founder is singular and female, but the "singular they" is used for indeterminate number and/or gender.
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