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Where do the commas go in this sentence?

"Circumstances prevent his return and eventually she moves on with her life."

1. Circumstances prevent his return, and, eventually, she moves on with her life

2. Circumstances prevent his return and eventually, she moves on with her life.

3. Circumstances prevent his return, and eventually, she moves on with her life.

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#3. That said, I would probably write it without a comma after eventually.
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CatInTheHat wrote: 01 Jul 2020, 07:36 #3. That said, I would probably write it without a comma after eventually.
Yes, the rules are a little vague on this one.
Maybe #4? Circumstances prevent his return; eventually, she moves on with her life.
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diana lowery wrote: 01 Jul 2020, 08:22
CatInTheHat wrote: 01 Jul 2020, 07:36 #3. That said, I would probably write it without a comma after eventually.
Yes, the rules are a little vague on this one.
Maybe #4? Circumstances prevent his return; eventually, she moves on with her life.
I like #4!
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I prefer #4
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Dayodiola wrote: 06 Jul 2020, 23:43 I prefer #4
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