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Using an ellipsis to show omission, when we skip complete sentences. 3 or 4 dots? [duplicate]
Imagine I want to quote this text (the parts in bold):
If there were such a thing, I think I'd be a champion. You know, baking under dangerous conditions, high-speed frosting... all hypothetical ...
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Space before three dots? [duplicate]
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What is the proper way of using triple dots and spaces before/after them?
Should there be a space before three dots?
Examples:
I don't know if this is good...
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Is there a term for authorial name expurgation?
In 19th century English texts, but also seen elsewhere (e.g. Heller's Catch-22) there is a practice of omitting part of a name such as:
I was going to visit Mrs. P___, but decided to remain at ...
