Example sentences for: hyphen

How can you use “hyphen” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • For example, the spelling of the name of the Benedictine monastery St-Benoît du Lac contains a hyphen instead of a period, as well as a circumflex accent.

  • "7-Eleven plans to recall 2 million cups designed to hold its newest extra-extra-large soda, 'The Big-Ass Gulp,' after it was discovered that a printing error had placed the hyphen between 'Ass' and 'Gulp' "-- Tim Carvell

  • It depends where you put the hyphen.

  • Indeed, I believe that Golden Syrup [ sic : no hyphen] is a trademark owned by Tate & Lyle for a uniquely treacly mixture.

  • For instance, if a Brit pronounces the word (as many do) conTROVersy, then the hyphen ought to come after the v , not, as in standard US pronunciation, before the v . At rates of exchange in early January, ¥200 is equivalent to $355, which seems a lot to spend, in pounds or dollars, to get it wrong.


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