Associated Press Lawsuit Filed in ‘Gulf of America’ Flap
A newly-filed Associated Press lawsuit targets three Trump Administration officials who've barred the AP from attending White House events.
Tag Archives: AP Style
White House Boots AP Reporter Over ‘Gulf of America’ Flap
White House officials barred an Associated Press reporter from the Oval Office because of AP style involving the 'Gulf of...
Wintery or Wintry? What Do We Call This Winter Weather?
When you're looking for one word to cover a range of wintertime precipitation from freezing rain to snow, would you choose wintery or wintry?
Council Member or Councilmember? One Word or Two?
Here's a grammar question from the city of Denver. Is 'council member' one word or two? Sometimes, even a style guide can't help much.
What’s the Right Way to Spell ‘Hanukkah’? It Depends.
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls generally between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But calendars disagree on how to spell it.
Why Arkansas Made Up Its Own Possessive Apostrophe Rule
Think you know how to make a word ending in 'S' possessive? Arkansas has a possessive apostrophe rule that might feel different.
Preventative or Preventive? How Much Prevention Do You Need?
They're two similar words that appear to mean the same thing, but should you stick with preventative or preventive as the preferred term?
Vice Presidential Pick Sparks Harris Apostrophe Debate
A Harris apostrophe debate began when Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected her running mate earlier this month.
Initialisms in Parentheses? Don’t Do It, AP Style Says!
When your work includes copyediting, there are things that will always make you angry. For me, initialisms in parentheses definitely does!
Ditch the Terms Juveniles and Minors, AP Style Says
Every two years, The Associated Press Stylebook releases a major update. This year, one change involves the terms juveniles and minors.
The Best Verb for Quote Attribution is ‘Said’
If you're quoting someone, The Associated Press Stylebook urges you to use the verb 'said' for quote attribution over almost anything else.
‘Formerly Twitter’? AP Style Gives an Update
AP Style recently updated its guidance on referring to Elon Musk's social media platform X with a disclaimer that it was formerly Twitter.
Don’t Forget an Apostrophe in April Fools’ Day!
The first day of April is a day known for shenanigans. But if you write out its name, don't forget the apostrophe: It's April Fools' Day!
Use the Term ‘People of Color’ Carefully, AP Style Says
In a timely post just a few days into Black History Month, the Associated Press Stylebook posted a reminder about the term 'people of color.'
My 20 Most-Read 2023 Grammar Posts
Of the seven topics I write about, grammar tends to be the most popular. Here's a look at my 20 most-read 2023 grammar posts.
‘Preheat’ OK, No Matter What George Carlin Said
The term 'preheat' may have been one of many that set off the late George Carlin. But AP Style still labels the term as valid.
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