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“So the particular strengths of the colon are beginning to become clear. A colon is nearly always preceded by a complete sentence, and in its simplest usage it rather theatrically announces what is to come. Like a well-trained magician's assistant, it pauses slightly to give you time to get a bit worried, and then efficiently whisks away the cloth and reveals the trick complete.”

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Book:Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

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Lynne Truss
Lynne Truss

Lynne Truss is a British writer renowned for her contributions to language and humor. Born in 1955, she has penned several books, most notably the grammar guide 'Eats, Shoots & Leaves'. more

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