in the 1980s/in the 1980's ? | WordReference Forums
May 4, 2009 · Hi all, Which is correct expression, in the 1980s or in the 1980's? And is the needed? Much obliged!
In his "80's" or "80s"? - WordReference Forums
Apr 14, 2011 · Moderator note: There are many threads on this subject in addition to the one pointed out by Rover. I am closing this thread to avoid duplication. You are free to add posts to the open threads: …
'80s, 80s, 80's, of the 80s | WordReference Forums
Aug 11, 2016 · "The '80s" is short for "the 1980s" in most contexts, though if one were writing a history of the 19th century, it might be short for "the 1880s." As you can tell from the previous paragraph, I …
1980's or 1980s? - WordReference Forums
Nov 9, 2007 · The 1980s' mentality towards AIDS was much different [note placement]. Or, if you're refering to a single year, you could say, 1980's theme song was "All I do is love".
"The 80's were" or "The 80's was"? | WordReference Forums
Dec 20, 2007 · Sentence in question: The 80's was a significant historical period in relation to pop culture. I've always considered a specific time period to be singular. In this case, the term "80's" …
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Oct 1, 2020 · My connection with pandas goes back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, when I was the first Western TV reporter ______ (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued …
dates back to or dates to? - WordReference Forums
Apr 25, 2017 · A couple hours ago, I was googling some words on my dictionary and came across this sentence. 'The artifact dates to the Bronze Age.' (source : Bronze Age - Definition for English …
Mid 20s or Mid 20’s - WordReference Forums
Jul 5, 2020 · I was watching last night and saw a description of a man as being “mid 20’s”. Is an apostrophe required when mentioning someone’s age? I thought “mid 20s” (without the apostrophe) …
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Sep 21, 2014 · I think that I can see your point, Biffo. MacMillan says "Date from = to be made at a particular time in the past" and "Date back to = to be made or begun at a particular time in the past". …
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Jul 5, 2019 · But my connection with pandas goes back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, when I was the first Western TV reporter ___________ (permit) to film a special unit caring for …