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: Re: Using "and/or" in a manuscript I've used "and/or" in my writings in the past, but not for fiction manuscripts. Is it acceptable to use this? It's internal narration in a character's head and

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In scientific writing, usage of and/or is not preferred. Consider the following example:

The equation uses A and/or B. (not preferred)
The equation uses A, B, or both. (preferred)

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