By Mary Morel
Reader’s question: Is a comma necessary after a date at the beginning of a sentence. For example:
In June 2009, the Commission decided…
Answer: There is no right or wrong answer to this question.
I would use a comma after a date at the beginning of a sentence because it indicates a pause.
However, I notice that many writers are dropping this comma because the sentence is clear without it.
It is becoming more common to omit commas after brief introductory phrases.
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