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Comma after introductory words, phrases, clauses: unacceptable, obligatory or optional?
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Comma before quote marks around article title?
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One for the money, two for the show
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"X used his Y on"
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Word/phrase to refer to things you bring to a place to stay the night?
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Right format for time of day when corresponding with Germans
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Correct capitalization for "of" in an acronym definition
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