there are situations in which the constraints set by the grammar of English leave things balanced in a state where nothing is fully satisfactory ? there is no unimpeachable solution ? so you just have to chance it, and go with one decision rather than another on a basis of? well, taste and educated discernment.
alternatively, rewrite the sentence to avoid the problem.
Posted By: Dave in France, May 11, 12:13:51
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