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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Is this a clumsy phrasing?
When taken together, therefore, these examples demonstrate that Mauritius’ development has entailed considerable economic growth since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1968—but what of social inequality?
Is the hyphen placed correctly? Thank you.
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It is a dash, not a hyphen. The two are distinct and have completely different uses. Yes, the dash is used correctly.
- It is a dash, not a hyphen.
- The two are distinct and have completely different uses.
- Yes, the dash is used correctly.
- Spacing conventions around the em-dash vary.
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It is a dash, not a hyphen. The two are distinct and have completely different uses. Yes, the dash is used correctly. Spacing conventions around the em-dash vary.
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