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How can you use the word ellipsis in a sentence?

Here are some ways to use "ellipsis" in a sentence:

1. Describing its use:

* "The author used an ellipsis to indicate a pause in the dialogue."

* "The ellipsis at the end of the quote suggested there was more to the story."

2. As a noun:

* "The use of ellipsis can be confusing if not used correctly."

* "The ellipsis is a powerful tool for conveying unspoken thoughts."

3. As a verb:

* "The editor ellipsesed the irrelevant parts of the article."

* "He ellipsesed the ending of the story, leaving the reader to imagine what happened next."

Remember: "Ellipsis" is singular. The plural is "ellipses."

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