This helps with clarity, as not every reader will readily know state abbreviations. Many writers and editors had to memorize AP's state abbreviations in school, but did your readers do the same?
If you are planning time away this summer, a reminder that AP style refers to sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo as vacation rental websites. Do not call them home-sharing sites or room-sharing sites.
A record 48 teams are set to play a record 104 matches spread out across the United States, Canada and Mexico when the World Cup starts this week.
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FIFA has changed the names of the host stadiums during the World Cup. Our AP Stylebook Online Topical Guide on the 2026 World Cup contains the FIFA name, followed by the existing name and the proper dateline. www.apstylebook.com/topical_most...
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AP style uses defender, not defenseman, and goalkeeper or goalie, not goaltender.
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