The semicolon, 'the most feared punctuation on Earth,' is in decline; does it matter?
- Posted on September 20, 2025
- By Usa Today
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The semicolon, 'the most feared punctuation on Earth,' is in decline; does it matter?
Semicolon use by Americans has dropped by 51% since the early 2000s to once every 378 words; younger Americans say they still value it.
