Sunday, February 17, 2013

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Copy editor's query:

Singular or plural?

The Company, and one of its affiliates, earn interest on margin balances.

I'm thinking "earns," since the phrase is set off by commas. But the "and" seems to imply plural. Should I just the commas?

 Thanks, Ducky!

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