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Questions about the word 'that,' including its usage, placement, nuance, and role.

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Why does my grammar book say "whom" is more correct than "that" in this example sentence?

According to a grammar book, it is incorrect to state "The company directors realized too late that the man that they had just brought in was unsuited to do the job." … Why is using "that" wrong here, when Oxford Dictionaries claims thatthat” can refer to objects and humans alike (per Tragicomic's answer to How to use “who” vs. “that”)? …
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