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In reply to the discussion: St. Paul Police say a federal agent fired their weapon after being hit by a vehicle [View all]

LuvLoogie

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5. It is correct usage of the possessive pronoun
Reply to malaise (Reply #2)
Sun Dec 21, 2025, 03:45 PM
Dec 2025

which, by default, refers to the nearest preceding noun. Not always but, without further context, that is the rule.

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St. Paul Police say a federal agent fired their weapon after being hit by a vehicle [View all] sarisataka Dec 2025 OP
A ton of unanswered questions here. Like: Under whose custody was the driver taken? What is the charge? etc. marble falls Dec 2025 #1
My question malaise Dec 2025 #2
Unfortunately, the Fed has armed a ton of morons in ICE. ... Oh, I get it, syntax. Headlines in the US are the worst. marble falls Dec 2025 #4
It is correct usage of the possessive pronoun LuvLoogie Dec 2025 #5
Just guessing here, but i feel bluestarone Dec 2025 #3
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