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      7 months ago

      Of course it has the same meaning. The guide is about how to rephrase the same thing, not about changing what you write entirely.

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          7 months ago

          Wording like “the poor” makes being poor an identity. While “people who are poor” identifies them as people first. It’s a subtle difference, but it has proven impact on general public perception of certain groups.