To apostrophe,or not to apostrophe … Taylor Swift’s new album is dividing internet pedants
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As someone who herds words for a living,I never expected to weigh in on a discussion over a decision made by Taylor Swift,but I feel duty-bound to dip into the debate that’s emerged over the title of her new album,The Tortured Poets Department. Note the lack of an apostrophe.

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