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Do I put a comma before thus far?

You generally do not put a comma before "thus far".

"Thus far" acts as an adverbial phrase, meaning it modifies a verb or adjective. It's usually used to indicate a point up to the present time.

Examples:

* Thus far, the project is on schedule. (The comma is used to set off the introductory phrase "Thus far.")

* We have been working hard thus far. (No comma is needed because "thus far" modifies the verb "have been working".)

* The team has been successful thus far. (No comma is needed because "thus far" modifies the adjective "successful.")

However, there might be some rare instances where you might use a comma, depending on the specific context and the flow of the sentence. For example:

* If "thus far" is used in a very long and complex sentence, a comma might be used to separate the phrase from the rest of the sentence for clarity.

In most cases, though, "thus far" does not need a comma before it.

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