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Error the following: Under the circumstances; I think Cory should apologize to Sharon

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Step-by-step explanation:

A semicolon joins two independent clauses. 'Under the circumstances' is a dependant clause, so the semicolon has been used incorrectly.

To correct the sentence, replace the punctuation.

- 'Under the circumstances, I think Cory should apoligize to Sharon.

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