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Is there a preference between in to or into? Should it follow the general rule of using into when entering a space?
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I encounter a lot of constructions like "career-oriented" and "protein-based." When they are in titles (such as our Division of Career-Oriented Programs), should they be "Career-Oriented" or "Career-oriented"/"Protein-Based" or "Protein-based"?
Online title case generators say AP wants the second word lower case, but my brain wants it capped.
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... from the cover of Apple Music's R&B Now playlist ... The song is also Top 10 on Spotify's similarly influential Are & Be playlist.
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The city of Groveland is deeply committed to protecting the health and welfare of our residents. The mayor and members of the Groveland City Council have received several emails identical in nature urging the city to take action.
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will need to pay out of pocket and submit a claim." or "[Company] notifies the member they
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