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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Better than "his or her"?

What's a better, non-sexist way of writing "When the new police chief is selected, he will be dealing with the problems left by his predecessor. " without using the awkward "his or her" twice?
  

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Hi eg "The new police chief will be dealing with the problems left by the previous one. " Clive

— Clive

  • Hi eg "The new police chief will be dealing with the problems left by the previous one.
  • " Clive
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Hi

eg "The new police chief will be dealing with the problems left by the previous one. "

Clive
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