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-----Original Message-----
Subject: use of apostrophe
I am trying to convince some developers that an
apostrophe is for use for a contraction or to show
possession. They are of the impression that the
plural form of acronyms also needs an apostrophe. MoS
and I say no.
These are the examples:
The SKUs will need to be determined.
The PCs will be shipped in separate boxes.
We have lunch riding on this. Thanks.
Mike
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