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Does a comma go before or after the word therefore?

"Therefore" is typically followed by a comma, not preceded by one.

Example:

* The weather was terrible, therefore we stayed home.

However, there are exceptions:

* When "therefore" is used at the beginning of a sentence, it is followed by a comma.

* Therefore, we decided to postpone the trip.

* If "therefore" is used in a very short, simple sentence, it may not require a comma.

* The weather was terrible therefore we stayed home. (This sentence is grammatically correct, but using a comma would be more common.)

It's always best to use your best judgment and strive for clarity in your writing.

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