In English, plural nouns behave just like singular ones: only those which are gender-specific in the singular are likewise marked in the plural.
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Graduates should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. |
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Chairwomen Vázquez and Puig will offer a short press conference. |
When describing mixed-sex groups, use inclusive expressions where possible. In the examples below,
chairmen and
mankind have been avoided.
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Mr Ferrer and Ms Vázquez served as chairpersons at the meeting. |
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In the last 20 years humankind has made more scientific progress than in the previous century. |