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Carter Lee Posted 10 years ago
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what is – xxxx – ?
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I came across some usage such as – xxxxxx –.
For example, I wasn't good at doing sums in my head – you know – mental arithmetic.
Or,
let's talk now about what drawbacks – or disadvantages – there are for young entrepreneurs
Can you answer me what is the usage about – xxxxx – ?
I came across some usage such as – xxxxxx –.
For example, I wasn't good at doing sums in my head – you know – mental arithmetic.
Or,
let's talk now about what drawbacks – or disadvantages – there are for young entrepreneurs
Can you answer me what is the usage about – xxxxx – ?
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Those dashes are a mark of very informal style. They usually represent pauses in speech to set off phrases that are somewhat parenthetical or which change the topic a little. CJ
- Those dashes are a mark of very informal style.
- They usually represent pauses in speech to set off phrases that are somewhat parenthetical or which change the topic a little.
- CJ
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Those dashes are a mark of very informal style. They usually represent pauses in speech to set off phrases that are somewhat parenthetical or which change the topic a little.
CJ
CJ
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