Semicolon question
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The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands; the leaders of the ring were eventually executed for first degree murder.
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The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands. The leaders of the ring were eventually executed for
first-degree murder.
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I agree with the other user above that while a semicolon is probably OK, I would prefer a period.Alissa Nesson wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 14:22 I have a question about whether this is an appropriate use of a semicolon:
The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands; the leaders of the ring were eventually executed for first degree murder.
I appreciate your insight. Thanks!