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Grammarholic Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Hyphens optional in these?

Do you think the omission of hyphens in these affects clarity?

several 55 gallon trash cans

a 99 cent can of soda

a 3 inch laceration / three inch laceration
  

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I think, strictly speaking, hyphens are needed. And I prefer the hyphenated versions.

  • I think, strictly speaking, hyphens are needed.
  • And I prefer the hyphenated versions.
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I think, strictly speaking, hyphens are needed. And I prefer the hyphenated versions.

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