apostrophe
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Even then, the apostrophe in the logo was a pepper.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2025
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
“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
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
It is time to confess that I have for many years struggled with one of the lesser rules of the apostrophe.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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