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Meanings of they in English

Russian
они

Third-person plural.

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Usage of they in English
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Reading down the list they said, 'Nice', 'Real nice', 'Very nice', 'Nice'.
The Lost Continent
2
Of course, people need housing, they need food, they need good education.
The new yorker
3
In other words: The companies can use inventors' patents however they want.
Wired
4
He was grateful; along its relatively clear way they made good time.
Blood and Bone
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Only 11 per cent said they received safety information while in Ireland.
The Irish Times
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However, proxy firms say they do listen to companies' points of view.
Reuters
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Far more than humanitarian aid, however, it is military protection they need.
The Irish Times
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Many young people said they found it difficult to ask for help.
The Guardian
9
Credit has become particularly difficult to access in recent weeks, they said.
Reuters
10
Farmers in Italy said they want new international markets for their produce.
Reuters
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State authorities say they only became aware of the problem in 2000.
Reuters
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Given the opportunity, and state government intentions, they're keen to encourage visitors.
The Guardian
13
She said they were awaiting health officials' approval to question Mr John.
Radio NZ
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The line I remember was 'Change before they change you.' Autonomy, right?
Up in the air
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Officials said they needed to focus on a possible early general election.
Reuters
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Many members said they were still traumatised by events a year ago.
Reuters
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Translations for they
Russian
они
They through the time
They across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
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