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I couldn't reach both of you vs I couldn't reach both of them

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I couldn't reach both of you' is used when referring to people, while 'I couldn't reach both of them' is used when referring to objects or a group of people that does not include the speaker. The choice between 'you' and 'them' depends on the context of the situation.

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I couldn't reach both of you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of people that includes the speaker.

This phrase is used when the speaker is addressing a group of people, including themselves, and expressing the inability to reach all of them.

Alternatives:

  • I couldn't reach all of you
  • I couldn't reach both of you at the same time

I couldn't reach both of them

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of people or objects that does not include the speaker.

This phrase is used when the speaker is talking about reaching a group of people or objects that are not part of the speaker's group.
  • Sep 10, 2011 ... My hands attended to the part I couldn't reach, both of them, one ring of fingers pulling up to meet my lips and the other pulling down into the ...

Alternatives:

  • I couldn't reach all of them
  • I couldn't reach both of them at once

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