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Ellipses

Also known as dot, dot, dot or …

Three periods (…) comprise an ellipsis, with the addition of a fourth period to end a sentence. Ellipses are used to indicate omission of text. There are no extra spaces before or between each of the periods of the ellipsis. There is one after the third period and at the end of a sentence.

  • In her letter of nomination, Prof. McDougall wrote, “Lynda Hoffer is one of the most exceptional chemistry students I have ever had… exhibiting a keen love of learning.”
  • He spoke of the need for disarmament…. War seemed imminent if an agreement could not be reached within the next two weeks.