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Section 11.8.3.4

Articles and Proper Nouns

In general, do not use an article with a proper noun unless the noun contains a prepositional phrase.


Unacceptable

the MIT, the America

Acceptable

MIT, America

Unacceptable

United States of America

Acceptable

the United States of America


However, there are special cases to take note of.

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