apostrophe
Example Sentences
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Even then, the apostrophe in the logo was a pepper.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
He recently added an apostrophe to his first name, now stylized as “Tre’.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 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
Her husband of 52 years, Andrew, said the signs should be put back to their original state - including an apostrophe.
From BBC • May 5, 2024
Cicero ends with a final address to Catiline, and then with a contrastive apostrophe to Jupiter—effectively putting Catiline’s decision to depart under the compulsion of a God.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
