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Consider when you have two distinct statements that are related but the former does not necessarily lead into the latter; a semicolon is appropriate in such an

Consider when you have two distinct statements that are related but the former does not necessarily lead into the latter; a semicolon is appropriate in such an instance. Alternatively, just don't bother and use two sentences.

mcbishop 4y ago
I like to use a long dash instead. It gives the two statements more breathing room.
- wmeredith 4y ago
  It's called an em dash. It's a dash the width of the "M" glyph. https://www.thepunctuationguide.com/em-dash.html https://www.thepunctuationguide.com/em-dash.html