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Unread Aug 3rd, 2006, 05:29 pm
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Default Re: people or persons

We generally use the term 'persons,' and not 'people,' to refer to them as individuals. 'People' lumps them all together as the same and indistinguishable from the other. Its usage is a little tricky.

People are crazy.

Certain persons in this room are heading for trouble.

I'll see if I can't find a better explanation for usage
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