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Whence the "it" in "I like it here"?

” 'it' was him”. Why do we use 'it' when referring to a person by this object pronoun (him)? [duplicate]

What is the grammatical explanation for an 'It looks like ...' clause? (dummy subjects)

Pragmatic difference between two structures like that vs like it that [duplicate]

"As is customary" vs. "as it is customary"

When is (it) a good time to call you?

"I hate when..." vs "I hate it when..."

Can "it" be used with plural subject?

Omitting "is", like in "I think it strange"

"I like it that" vs. "I like that"

"What day is it today?" vs. "What day is today?"

Why do we say "It's me (or our name)" when we answer the phone? Why do we use "it" to answer the phone? [duplicate]

Why "it’s turtles" not "they are turtles"

What is "it" in the following sentence: It is clear that Bob likes doughnuts

Is "Is it a girl or a boy?" really calling the infant an "it"?

Avoiding "existential it" while referring to a past event?

What does "it" refer to in "it's raining"?