apostrophe
Example Sentences
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Even then, the apostrophe in the logo was a pepper.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
Soon after the new sign was erected, someone drew an apostrophe on it.
From New York Times • May 10, 2024
Postie Sam was just finishing her round when we caught up with her near a new St Mary's Walk sign that had been erected in the town with no apostrophe.
From BBC • May 5, 2024
On my first day on set on “Mad Men,” I had to do another take because I’d left out an apostrophe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023
And if you can replace the word with “there is”, the word is there’s: There’s a surprising amount about the apostrophe in this book.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
