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AP style tips on hurricane names and terms

By Michael Toeset

Hurricane season begins June 1 in the Atlantic and lasts through November. Here are some points to remember.

 

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Editing tips for spring and summer words

By Michael Toeset

This week I’ll take a look at some seasonal words and how they should be treated.

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AP Style on Kentucky Derby

By Michael Toeset

The Associated Press recently released a style guide to the Kentucky Derby and horse racing in general. The first leg of the Triple Crown will be held May 4, with the Preakness Stakes set for May 18 and the Belmont Stakes for June 8.

 

 
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AP Style update: Underway is now always one word

By Michael Toeset

The Associated Press Stylebook recently made updates to its entries on Islamist, numerals and underway. Here are the new guidelines.

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AP no longer uses ‘illegal immigrant’

By Michael Toeset

The Associated Press Stylebook this week got rid of the term “illegal immigrant” and added an entry on “illegal immigration” instead. Here’s the new rule:

 
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