The age-old semicolon is dying out as Britons admit to never or rarely using the punctuation mark. In English-written 19th century literature it appeared once in every 205 words, but today it is ...

That’s how I see the semicolon in my own writing, as a gate that stands between two thoughts, a barrier that forces separations but invites you to pass through to the other side.

Semicolons can also be used when writing a list. In most lists, it’s enough to use commas to separate the items: "When I go to the seaside, I make sure I have my sunglasses, suncream, sandals ...

After Semicolon, the beloved bookstore in West Town, announced in January that it plans to close in April, an outpouring of community support persuaded the owner to give her dream another go.

The poor, misunderstood semicolon is under threat. Helen Coffey laments its decline and makes the case for re-educating ourselves on its usefulness as the chicest grammatical tool ...

Happy National Punctuation Day, Internet! To celebrate, we've prepared a guide to the most hated punctuation mark of all: the semicolon. Although you won't need it often, it can add essential ...

Semicolon Bookstore opens second location on Mag Mile 02:57. CHICAGO (CBS) — A Chicago bookstore dedicated to fighting the literacy gap starts a new chapter with a second store on the ...

Experts reveal semicolons are at risk of dying out; do YOU know how to use the once-popular punctuation mark? By JADA BAS. Published: 20:42 EDT, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 12:43 EDT, 19 May 2025 ...