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    #1 07-Apr-2003, 16:10

    more than 1 semicolon

    Is it okay to use more than 1 semicolon in a sentence if the sentence does not contain a list?
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    #2 09-Apr-2003, 20:59
    It is rare, but it could be done in a very complex sentence.
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    #3 09-Apr-2003, 22:12

    Re: more than 1 semicolon

    Quote Originally Posted by mas94010
    Is it okay to use more than 1 semicolon in a sentence if the sentence does not contain a list?
    I have, frankly, as far as I can recall, never seen that done. If you will submit a sample sentence I can give you my opinion on it.
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    #4 10-Apr-2003, 17:01
    Obviously, I don't have one off the top of my head- I'll have to go search.
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