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Should 21St Century Be Hyphenated

Centuries conform to the general rule for hyphenating a compound adjective. When it comes before the noun, include century in the hyphenation (in the case of twenty-first century and above). Afterward, do not (CMOS). It is now the twenty-first century. Should 21st century be spelled out? twenty-first century? My short… 

Should 50 Year Olds Wear Bangs

Celebrity stylist Mitch Stone recommends bangs for any age, but especially for his more mature clients. Bangs are always in style and can complement any face shape – but make sure your stylist understands your face shape first. Are bangs okay for over 50? Stylish fringe that fits your face… 

Should 30 Minute Be Hyphenated

Determine whether you’re using the number of minutes as an adjective to describe a noun. If so, hyphenate. For example, “Lisa took a 30-minute jog” is hyphenated between the number and minute measurement because it specifically describes the duration of Lisa’s jog. Do you hyphenate 10 minute? Senior Member. (BE)…