if either you or them vs either you or them

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "If either you or them" is used when introducing a conditional statement, while "either you or them" is used to present a choice between two options.

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if either you or them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when introducing a conditional statement.

This phrase is used to introduce a conditional statement, indicating that one of the two mentioned options will result in a particular outcome.

Examples:

If either you or them is late, the meeting will be postponed.
If either you or them wins the competition, we all benefit.

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If either of these secures a majority, all other amendments tabled to the same text shall fall.
If either one of us quits.
We're just wondering if either of them were here.
Neither, fair maid, if either thee dislike.
Act as if either you have just finished or yet to begin driving.
Neither, dear love, if either you dislike.
If either government starts an enquiry, we'll need every man we can get.
If either one shows their face I'll know about it in five minutes.
That if either of you know any impediment why ye may not lawfully be joined in matrimony, ye do now confess it.
If either of you should fire after the word three.
If either 1 or 2 is the case, the measurements must be repeated.
If either particulate matter or discolouration are identified, discard the solution.
If either are present, the product should be discarded.
If either of these happens to you, contact your doctor immediately.
If either steps back from this it is breaking faith with the electorate and is culpable of wrecking the process.
This Protocol shall cease if either the Community or both Switzerland and Liechtenstein have denounced it.
If either test is fulfilled, a period of exceptional market circumstances would commence.
Obviously, I would be thrilled if either dog succeeded.
If either of us had a sip...
If either of us are caught...

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If either you or them is
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If either you or they were

either you or them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when presenting a choice between two options.

This phrase is used to present a choice between two options, indicating that one of the two mentioned options will be selected.

Examples:

Either you or them can come to the party.
We need to decide on either you or them for the project.

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It was either you or them, so I turned.
It was either you or them, so I turned.
Either you or them have a problem with arithmetic.
Don't belong to you either or them.
Either you call them or I do.
So either you tell them, or I will.
You either smoke or leave them smoking.
You either roll them or you lose your turn.
Which means that either you let them in Or someone had a key.
Either you kill them, or you'll never finish your boat.
You either trust them or you don't.
In this job, either you get them or they get you.
- You either want them or you don't.
Either you're with them or you're not.

Alternatives:

You can choose either you or them
You can select either you or them
You can pick either you or them
You can opt for either you or them
You can decide between you and them

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