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apostrophe

[uh-pos-truh-fee] / əˈpɒs trə fi /






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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

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

Here’s how to use an apostrophe with . . . • possessives.To indicate ownership, add r to a singular noun or to a plural noun that does not end in s.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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