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The language seems to be undergoing a change in the agreement rules for there constructions.In casual speech the singular verb seems to satisfy many people, no matter what follows! (Compare hay in Spanish -- there is/are -- always singular.)I'm guilty of the same, especially with contracted...

Pter, We were taught early on in basic grammar that “many” suggest more than 1 and therefore plural verb should be used. Yes, it’s true, but not always. Sometimes the rules seem to be illusively bent, depending on the context. 5 miles one way is too far to walk to school. – singular verb is...