By Hyphens, Dates

Memos show Clinton turmoilQuestion: I would have written ''Clinton's turmoil''. Why didn't the author use apostrophe?BY CRAIG GORDON AND TOM BRUNE | craig.gordon@newsday.com; tom.brune@newsday.comAugust 13, 2008Question: Why is semicolon used instead of comma to separate...

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Strictly speaking, to indicate date ranges (or numerical ranges) you should use a en dash, not a hyphen. If you use a dash then you should not use "to" as well. As far as "from" is concerned, I personally don't like the style "from January 2 - March 1". If think...

I just spotted a couple of typos (probably), one double space, and a couple of places where I'd use commas. I was expecting your email, Jane; I am glad to receive it. I have one question though: did you decide on your wedding date? Are you marrying the dashing fellow you were with at our...

(1) However, after being told she would not be allowed to present the speech herself, that instead it would be read at the assembly by a male student, she turned down the offer. Her future was in public speaking and she would not be denied. Should it be "instead"? Can...

Hi Nhi83, I have to follow up with a lot of people, and your note is a perfect use. (My only suggest has to do with the repetition of "person" - you would have needed "a" before the "different person," but instead try "someone else.") A lot of my e-mails...

Hi Anon The paper mailed on X date set a three-month period of time for response. ('of time' should be omitted)

Hi Anon " ... the paper mailed on X date set a three-month period of time for response." Yes, you should insert a hyphen.

Hj, Welcome to the Forum. Please note we don't use 'doubt' in this way. What you have is a 'question'. This is about a film release date, film will be releasing after 2/3 months, is it right to say something like this?Eg: 'Speed-4' arrives on August-15 Yes. You don't need the hyphens....

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