Em Dash (—) | How to Use and Examples

The em dash (—) is a long dash that is used in a sentence to separate extra information, expand on a clause, or indicate a break.

Its name comes from the fact that, historically, it was approximately the same length as a typeset M.

Em dash examples
I can’t believe we’re here—I’ve always dreamed of going to Disney World!

The movie—predictable as it was—was a hit with audiences.

It’s like my grandpa always said—fortune favors the bold!

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