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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

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.

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