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how do I rewrite this sentence so it can be more clear The boss told the employee that she would receive a raise replace the vague pronoun

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To make the sentence clearer, write it like this:
The boss told the employee, "You will receive a raise".
Using pronouns vaguely in sentences and combining the pronouns with multiple antecedent create confusion for readers and the meaning of the sentences may easily be misunderstood.
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