what's the meaning of write 30?

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2007-10-28 17:11:47 · 2 answers · asked by wencylag_2000 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

If you are referring to Journalism, reporters put "--30--" at the end of their articles to let the printers know that the story is finished.

2007-10-28 17:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by jan51601 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It seems that when a renowned person "writes 30, 40, 60, whatever" as reported in the newspapers, he is said to have "passed away" at that age.

2007-10-30 08:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lance 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋