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Commas With Abbreviations
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How do I use commas with abbreviations?
Commas With Abbreviations
The abbreviations for "etc.," "i.e.," and "e.g." and the abbreviations for academic degrees are parenthetic and should be punctuated accordingly.
Examples:
Letters, packages, etc., should go here.
John Wilson, Ph.D., presided.
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