I heard a report on the car radio on the way to work this morning. The reporter, referring to several people with the title "Attorney General", called them "Attorneys General"
It sounds weird. I just wondered if there's a rule for when its supposed to be worded like that. ta
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When the second word or phrase modifies the first. Passersby. Rights of way.
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. Steven Wright
Attorneys General is correct, more people get these types of plural wrong than right.
A man in possession of a wooden spoon must be in want of a pot to stir.
Culs-de-sac.Originally Posted by ppsage
For a more common example, consider miles/kilometers per hour. No one gets confused by that, and it's certainly correct.
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