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To: Jim W N

British Commonwealth countries do view an assemblage (such as a sports team) as a plural entity. Example:

Brit usage: Tottenham have won the cup.

U.S. uaage: Kansas City has won the Super Bowl.

So that part of the poorly edited mess was standard for across the pond.


6 posted on 03/18/2024 10:28:00 AM PDT by Migraine ( )
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To: Migraine

They need to learn proper English..................


12 posted on 03/18/2024 10:39:49 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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