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today vs Today,

Both "today" and "today, " are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Today" is used when referring to the current day without any additional punctuation, while "today, " is used when starting a sentence or clause with the word "today" and requires a comma after it.

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today

This is correct when referring to the current day.

Use "today" when talking about the present day without any additional punctuation.

Examples:

I will meet you today.
Today is a special day.

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Helping people live better tomorrows today.
Supercop Marvin Mange has turned fugitive today.
Only managed to kill eight innocent civilians today.
Lucas said something really unsettling today.
I need cupcakes for school today.
Louden Downey needed a trial lawyer today.
I saw a wedding today at Lin Village.
About that stuff you said today.
Coach Powers called me about you again today.
And that your choices today reflect their bravery.
Thanks but we have sufficient for today.
No breakfast today for stealing boots.
Your chancellor is in grave danger today.
Among the most actives today is World Enterprises.
We occupied your house for today.
My mother isn't receiving today.
What's happening today has happened yesterday.
I'm meeting Andrew Barnes about Lambeth today.
Workers start building that road today.
But today I have been transformed.

Alternatives:

this day
the present day
the current day
the date

Today,

This is correct when starting a sentence or clause with the word "today" and requires a comma after it.

Use "today, " when beginning a sentence or clause with the word "today" to indicate the current day.

Examples:

Today, we will discuss the project.
Today, being Friday, is a good day for a party.

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Today, an official mascot for protest voters.
Today, many large rivers have reduced flows.
Today, unfortunately, the situation is completely different.
Today, however, Eastern Christian communities need protection.
Today, these are mainly economic migrants.
Today, the opportunities this agreement brings clearly outweigh the uncertainties.
Today, Eun-kyung has transferred to another school.
Today, privatization is presented as necessary...
Today, if I capture him.
Today, I finally decided what kind of man I truly am.
Today, I would posit that the confusion is the message.
Today, I would posit that the confusion is the message.
Today, while you still have time.
Today, I'm making a deposit instead of withdrawal.
Today, I'm that guy.
Today, I come as Prefect for the Sacred Congregation of Rites.
Today, all of those tasks can be managed electronically.
Today, Dr. Derek Wallen, 39, psychotherapist from Jamaica State.
Today, outside the Old Bailey...
Today, outside the Old Bailey...

Alternatives:

this day,
the present day,
the current day,
the date,

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