Ellipsis (…) marks omitted words in text, letting writers trim quotes, build suspense, or show trailing speech. Common in fiction, journalism, and subtitles, it signals pause or unfinished thought. Editors, novelists, and social media users rely on it to keep prose tight while preserving meaning and rhythm.
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