Semantic Concord in American English
The number of X are, when X is semantically referring to individuals rather than a group as a whole. Just when that is the case, however, is not as straightforward as it sounds.
The number of X are, when X is semantically referring to individuals rather than a group as a whole. Just when that is the case, however, is not as straightforward as it sounds.
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