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    dillseed Active Member

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    Punctuation all expenses paid vacation

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by dillseed, Dec 19, 2014.

    Which is preferred — (A) or (B)?

    (A) an all-expense-paid vacation
    (B) an all-expenses-paid vacation

    Can we drop the hyphens?

    E.g.: an all expenses paid vacation

    Happy Holidays.
     
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    Selbbin The Moderating Cat Staff Contributor Contest Winner 2023

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    B
    No
     
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    Thanks.
     
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    Ill go with B as well
    and No keep hyphens.
     
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