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Sentences Enhances Flavor Colon Semicolon Connection Explains Illustrates

Front when to use a colon over a semicolon in connection two sentences
Back when the second sentence explains or illustrates the first sentence AND no coordinating conjunction is being used to connect the sentences

I enjoy reading: Novels by Kurt Vonnegut are among my favorites.
Garlic is used in Italian cooking: It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes. It also enhances the flavor of eggplant.

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