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
Soon after the new sign was erected, someone drew an apostrophe on it.
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
And so it came to pass that Hear’Say’s poor, oddly placed little apostrophe was replicated everywhere and no one gave a moment’s thought to its sufferings.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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