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* i.e., colons follow a complete statement with an extended idea or example/s | * i.e., colons follow a complete statement with an extended idea or example/s | ||
* and that may include setting up a direct quotation, such as | * and that may include setting up a direct quotation, such as | ||
** | ** ''The lawyer claimed the accusation was wrong: "He's innocent!"'' | ||
click EXPAND to see what COLONS do & how to eliminate using the rule/s: | click EXPAND to see what COLONS do & how to eliminate using the rule/s: | ||
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> |