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Pronoun: they  dhey
  1. People in general
    "They say it's going to rain tomorrow"
     
  2. Plural of he, she, it
    "John called Mary, but they haven't spoken since"
     
  3. He or she; generic third person singular pronoun, used to refer to a person or animal of either sex (this sense of 'he' is regarded as politically incorrect in some circles)
    "When you do find someone, they will have a tough time catching up";
    - he
     
  4. Refers to single person whose gender identity is non-binary
    "Alex said they would be late"

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