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Hyphens (-)







                      1.  Use  a  hyphen  to  introduce  a  compound  adjective,  a
                         compound verb or any compound phrase made by the writer.

                      Example: leading-edge technology



                      Example: This is the best way to self-study a course



                      Example: This is the best stress-handling strategy





                      2.  Use a hyphen for numbers, but with no space.


                      Example: 8:30-4:00 p.m.            /     2017-2020






                      3.  Use a hyphen for suffixes and prefixes, in particular self-, ex-.

                      Example: semi-formal / ultra-violet ray / self-respect   / co-worker



                      water-proof








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