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28-Feb-2008, 11:05

micaelo

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In fifty years' time

In the phrase "in fifty years' time" is the apostrophe strictly necessary or can it be omitted? Thank you

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29-Feb-2008, 05:06

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Re: In fifty years' time

Most people won't notice if you leave it out,
I think the grammarians will tell you it is required.

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