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02-Dec-2006, 12:21

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In "the Olympic Games" is "Games" always capital?
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Yes, but 'games at the Olympics'

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Curmudgeon is right. Also, say capitalized.

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Re: capital letter

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Curmudgeon is right. Also, say capitalized.

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or 'in capitals'

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