apostrophe
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The two founders of Apostrophe, a New York City start-up that focuses on expanding access to art, knew their meetings had been running long.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023
In 2019, Mr. Richards announced — “with regret” — the shuttering of the Apostrophe Protection Society.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2021
A writer, McEwan's poetry has been published in such literary magazines as "Revista Chicano Riquena" and "Apostrophe."
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2015
Q. Surname Apostrophe Battle: I have been married for four years and my new last name has an apostrophe.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2015
For many years Keith Waterhouse operated an Association for the Abolition of the Aberrant Apostrophe in the Daily Mirror and then the Daily Mail, cheered on by literally millions of readers.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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