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How do I deal with quotation marks, parenthesis and period all at the end of a sentence? [duplicate]
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Where does the period go when using parentheses?
I have never seen this particular issue addressed; I looked around and couldn't see anything that specifically addresses ...
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If parentheses close the sentence, where should period be? [duplicate]
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In which cases is a comma/period placed inside or outside of parentheses?
Consider the following sentence:
Now, it is highly attributable that professionally I never ...
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How do I manage periods for abbreviations with parentheses, right before a period?
"In the case of medical diagnostics, there is a cost associated with each medical procedure that provides additional information (blood test, x-ray, etc.)."
Should that end with "etc.).", "etc)." ...
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Where to put the periods when using a parenthetical sentence?
I have two complete sentences; the second is in parentheses, essentially a comment on the first. Where do I place the periods? I would use this:
They played opera. (I covered my ears.)
Is this ...
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Where do I place the closing character when I end a sentence with parenthesis? [duplicate]
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Where does the period go when using parentheses?
Which of the following should I use? Are there any exceptions to the rule?
I enjoy breakfast (sometimes).
I ...
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In which cases is a comma/period placed inside or outside of parentheses?
Are there cases where a period is placed inside parentheses? In which cases the period (or a comma) should be placed inside the parentheses?
