apostrophe
Example Sentences
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“As their governess, the only ability of theirs that concerns me is their ability to make accurate use of the apostrophe,” she retorted.
From Literature
He recently added an apostrophe to his first name, now stylized as “Tre’.”
From Los Angeles Times
No Apostrophes: North Yorkshire moved to phase out apostrophes from its street signs.
From New York Times
The change, part of the North Yorkshire Council’s move to phase out apostrophes from its street signs, has elicited dissent in Harrogate, a Victorian spa town in northern England.
From New York Times
North Yorkshire Council said it "along with many others across the country" had opted to "eliminate" the apostrophe from street signs.
From BBC
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