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> XYZs = plural
> XYZ's = posessive
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> somebody correct me if I am wrong.
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> >
> > How do you actually write it out? (as in any or all XYZ) or how do
you
> > write out a plural acronym if its not possessive. IS that
possessive?.
> >
> > How would you say: the budget for the XYZs
> >
> > or - the XYZ's budgets ?
> >
> > any of those correct usage incorrect - is there a guideline?
> >
According to the way I've always been taught, Henry is correct. Treat
acronyms just like you would any other noun you are pluralizing
ex. ABC / drink
ABCs / drinks = plurals
ABC's / drink's = possessives
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