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It seems to me like where a period would be too strong and I want the clause after to be considered equally at the same time or possibly as a counterbalanced thing to whatever is to the left of it

If it were to parse it purely linguistically, it seems like not quite a list of things but perhaps a relevant after thought that a comma would be too weak for and a period too strong

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[โ€“] 9point6@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

How to use a semicolon - The Oatmeal https://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon