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Hyphens (compound words, etc.)

by Marla Sharp

Mar 11, 2009

Here are some great sites explaining when to use a hyphen:

http://www.mtdaily.com/mt1/hyphens.html
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/compounds.htm
http://www.grammarmudge.cityslide.com/articles/article/426348/2805.htm
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/CMS_FAQ/HyphensEnDashesEmDashes...
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    LeAnne Law

    Should reduction-in-force policy be hyphenated? I have 100 pages of exhibits and not one of them hyphenates it even though I think it should be.
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    Jun 27, 2009

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      Kyung

      two and a half million dollar cap
      two and a half million dollar figure

      Should I hyphenate all of that?
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      Aug 11, 2009

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        Stefanie Landa

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        Nov 4, 2013