Is 'half a century' correct? Or should it be 'half-century'. The example I have is: Half a century later, most still have no answers.

I have searched through various entries in the online style guide, but I could not find guidance about a question regarding this sentence:

"If you take the quiz and score under 70%, you will be required to retake the quiz."

Is it correct to use "under" preceding "70%" in this context? Would "below" and "less than" also be correct?

Thank you!

What is the latest status of reference to Native/Indigenous communities? Is there official guidance against the reference to Native American these days or is it still acceptable/politically correct/sensitive? 

Good morning!

Is the use of "minority" appropriate in this phrase? It's in a document that speaks to diversity, equity and inclusion, so I want to be sure to get it right! Thank you!

Black and minority Americans 

Moreso or more so?

The rule about -wide states not to use a hyphen in most uses. What about with a word that's capitalized, or an acronym? Is it DODwide or DOD-wide?

Which is correct: period-specific or period specific?

Do you include the word "The" in naming of "The Honest Co.," as in Jessica Alba's diaper and baby product company? And while I'm at it, how about use of the word "The" in many corporate names. "The Gores Group" comes to mind. Any thoughts?

Hello. I've read the seasons section and I am still unsure whether Fall Semester should be capitalized. We are using it for college student media, if that makes a difference. The language is: "We are recruiting now for the Fall Semester and 2021-2022 academic year."  Thank you. :-)

Is it "alcohol to go" or "alcohol-to-go". I realize to would be, "I purchased alcohol to go" or "The business is offering to-go drinks." What about when the phrase is meant as one item and is not modifying anything, such as "Alcohol To Go Becomes Law in California," or "Alcohol pickup and delivery bills, commonly referred to as alcohol to go..."

Spelling: chicklet or chiclet (an app on a dashboard, not the gum)

When a company acquires the assets of another company, must we write "acquired the assets of X" or is "acquired" sufficient? Our attorney: "A few times in past issues, you've suggested simplifying language like this to 'Company A acquired Company B.' That language would be simpler but wouldn't be correct.

"An asset purchase is a specific type of acquisition. Means the seller doesn't take the seller's known or unknown liabilities--just the good stuff. Phrasing the announcement that way lets creditors, lien holders and anyone else who has or might one day have a claim against the seller know that they can't seek satisfaction from the purchaser."

I am writing a story about a board member who is retiring. His last name is the same as that of our school (e.g. John Smith, The Smith School). Typically on second reference, I use last name, but that seems awkward here since the nickname for our school is also his last name ("Smith served on the Board at Smith.") How do you recommend I refer to this person on second reference? First and last name throughout the story? 

When should you use "according to" instead of "said"? 

What would be the proper way to punctuate a division name that is part of a department? For example, would it be CA State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways? Or CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways? 

Hello. We have a raging debate on whether or not to capitalize "building" in this type of usage:  Within the next few weeks, construction will begin on the ground floor of Building 61.
Please note that the building does not have an actual name, as some of the others on our campus do. Would Building 61 be considered the proper name and therefore be capitalized? I will probably have to buy someone lunch if I lose this argument.

Hello,
Is the punctuation in the following sentence "...Brazilian hair colorist and “King of Color” Denis De Souza returns to Solya Spa & Salon" correct? The name Denis De Souza does not require commas before and after? But if we reverse the word order, the commas are needed - "Denis De Souza, Brazilian hair colorist and "King of Color", returns to Solya Spa." Is that correct?

Hi AP. Is there any specific recommendation for the correct wording to use when recognizing an individual who has died? I'm reviewing a list of 2021 award recipients for an organization. The list of awardees follows the pattern of Name, Company, City, like this: Jane Doe, Star Realty, New York

How would I note a deceased recipient?
In Memory of Jane Doe, Star Realty, New York?
Jane Doe, Star Realty, New York (posthumous)?
Some other wording? 

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Would you capitalize "Red, White and Blue" if it is being used as a nickname for the American flag?
For example: "Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and
Blue in front of homes and businesses."
Thanks!

Would "home office" be hyphenated in the following instance?

Stipends for home office setups and advancing paychecks are among the things that companies are doing for their employees. 

QUESTION from Waban, Massachusetts, on April 30, 2020

I need to cite, in APA style, a definition taken from webster's new world college dictionary, as it currently is on your website.  You provide this information: Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston and New York, 2016.  But for APA style, I also need the editors of the 5th edition, which I can't see to find on your site.  thank you

I apologize for suggesting that you would would take the time to look at my prior question.  I thought it would be straightforward since I have only asked *one* previous question.  I also thought that it might be useful for you to see how or why the question got skipped.  Thank you for cutting and pasting the three paragraph intro.  It was helpful to see that again.

Would capitalization of the word "judiciary" need to be maintained after using the word with a state? - ex. New Jersey Judiciary. 

In AP style, should "Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting" be "bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting"? Thanks!

Good morning! Central Maine or central Maine? 

Which is correct--The 1920s were a decade of great change or The 1920s was a decade of great change?