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Londonderry Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

vs and versus used in adjective form

Hyphens needed? If no, how would you punctuate exact examples?

the Mike Tyson-vs-Evander Holyfield fight

the Tyson-vs-Holyfield fight

the Roe-v-Wade case

Thank you.
  

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I did a little research on this, which I found quite interesting. The hyphen is not considered correct in any of the above instances you listed. You may see it, but it is not preferred.

— Englishmaven

  • I did a little research on this, which I found quite interesting.
  • The hyphen is not considered correct in any of the above instances you listed.
  • You may see it, but it is not preferred.
  • Additionally, court cases like Roe v Wade should be italicized.
  • Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield
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I did a little research on this, which I found quite interesting. The hyphen is not considered correct in any of the above instances you listed. You may see it, but it is not preferred. Additionally, court cases like Roe v Wade should be italicized.

Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield
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Yup, Google Books shows no hyphens, so it must be rendered thus:

the Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield fight

the Tyson vs Holyfield fight
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If you're going to use it before the noun, then just say "The Tyson-Holyfield fight." No one I know would use "versus" in that.
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I hear 'vs' used in this context quite frequently.
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I have a hard time believing that.

When commentators talk about a fight, and use the names of the fighters as pre-modifies, they do not say "the Jones versus Adams fight." They say "The Jones-Adams fight."

However, you go ahead and use whatever you want. I can't imagine what you are amassing this enormous list of rules for, but enjoy.
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