does anyone need another example of positive ANYMORE?

[Benjamin Barrett]

Chicago's (14) seems to agree that Marshalls', though the specific case
of I'm going over to the Marshall's/s' is not covered. I think I see the
singular possessive used so overwhelmingly, I thought it was an
exception. I'll happily start using the plural apostrophe now.

BTW, I am indeed white. I've only been called paleface in Makah, though,
never in English. BB

James Harbeck wrote:
>> Because it's short for the Marshall's (or Marshalls') residence. I
>> think, for example, we write, "I'm going to watch TV on the Marshall's
>> big screen", not "Marshalls' big screen". That's why I always thought
>> this was a special case of the singular apostrophe.
>>
>
> Whaddya mean "we", paleface? I always use the standard plural form.
> If I used "The Marshall's," it would be for one dude, Marshall, who,
> like The Donald, was abnormally arthrous.
>

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