Nov 15, 2014 · I have stumbled upon a question on this topic and the answer suggests that Oxford English Dictionary uses double dots instead of triple dots because it shortens the …

What rules are there for when you have three sets of quotation marks? “I saw that Julia was really annoyed when Mike answered, “‘Blade Runner,’”” John said. (‘Blade Runner’ in singles. Mike …

Oct 7, 2014 · Currently reading "Slang for the ages. It's swag. bae," by Kory Stamper from International New York Times (October 6, 2014), I came across this acronym O.G. "It[swag]'s …

Aug 29, 2011 · 'Triple' can be used as an adjective: triple crown in horse racing, triple score in a video game, a triple scoop for an ice cream cone. As a noun or adjective, triple is probably the …

What is the proper way of using triple dots and spaces before/after them? Ask Question Asked 14 years, 6 months ago Modified 5 years ago

The usual way is just to find the Latin root and add the suffix: quintuple, sextuple, septuple, nonuple, etc. For numbers beyond eight or nine, the -uple construction sounds rather strained, …

Aug 13, 2010 · While reading a book, I came across the word I'd've, as in: I'd've argued against it. While it was obvious what it meant, it left me puzzled. Is I'd've a proper word?

Aug 9, 2016 · Say three people A, B and C are talking, with B and C agreeing with A. A: I think tomatoes are great. B: Yes, I second this. C: I third (?) it. I think the obvious way to say this …

Jan 5, 2024 · You may want to rephrase your question for clarity. You seem to be asking about the difference between single quotation marks versus double quotation marks. It doesn't seem …

Feb 24, 2015 · Someone was saying online the other day "triple comma is proper to indicate additional pause for dramatic effect and camera shots ,,,." -- perhaps, used in transcripts.