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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Which is correct? 1980s or 1980's for plural, not possessive
  

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The latest advice seen in style manuals is to write 1980s. That was not the advice some years ago, however, so you will often see the form 1980's in print. CJ

  • The latest advice seen in style manuals is to write 1980s.
  • That was not the advice some years ago, however, so you will often see the form 1980's in print.
  • CJ
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The latest advice seen in style manuals is to write 1980s.
That was not the advice some years ago, however, so you will often see the form 1980's in print.

CJ

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