quotation marks
In general, use smart quotes and apostrophes “like these.” Exception: Use straight quotes (only) in reference to measurement—e.g., feet and inches, or degrees of longitude or latitude. See Punctuation—apostrophes and quotation marks.
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[ Q ]quotation marksIn general, use smart quotes and apostrophes “like these.” Exception: Use straight quotes (only) in reference to measurement—e.g., feet and inches, or degrees of longitude or latitude. See Punctuation—apostrophes and quotation marks. |
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