Even though computer programmers may use semicolons every day, nowadays most people only use semicolons for emoticons.
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Even though computer programmers may use semicolons every day, nowadays most people only use semicolons for emoticons.
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When we speak, we don't actually use semicolons and full stops.
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Semicolons are underused.
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There is no specifically defined way to actually use semicolons.
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