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There is usually more than one of anything, so I tend to make most things plural.
Craig
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From: techwr-l-bounces+ccardimon=m-s-g -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+ccardimon=m-s-g -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of Bruce Megan (ST-CO/MKP3)
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 2:06 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Usage Question
Hello all:
Is it acceptable to use the following:
Device (s) to show the possibility of more than one? I have always thought it is not widely accepted. Is there any formal rule in CMS or MMS
Thanks,
Megan
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