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
“And if you really put it together, just put an apostrophe between I, M and Possible, it’s I’m possible,” he added.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
A resident protested after noticing no apostrophe on a replacement sign for St Mary's Terrace in Twyford, Hampshire.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2023
They don’t walk like ordinary dogs, but leap and somersault like an apostrophe and comma.
From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
