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The dash ( –, — ) is used: | The dash ( –, — ) is used: | ||
1. as a replacement for a comma, when the subsequent clause significantly shifts the primary focus of the preceding text. | 1. as a replacement for a comma, when the subsequent clause significantly shifts the primary focus of the preceding text. | ||
2. to indicate spans or differentiation, where it may replace "and", "to", or "through" e.g. numbers "1—10", and cross countries "US—Canada". | 2. to indicate spans or differentiation, where it may replace "and", "to", or "through" e.g. numbers "1—10", and cross countries "US—Canada". | ||
3. to mark someone speaking. | 3. to mark someone speaking. | ||
4. to mark the one who said something. | 4. to mark the one who said something. | ||