apostrophe
Example Sentences
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Even then, the apostrophe in the logo was a pepper.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
“If you get rid of the apostrophe, what’s next?” said Mr. Wood, who has spent years teaching students the rules of English grammar.
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
How dare anyone make this decision on behalf of the apostrophe?
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
