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Sentence 80

Before
The talented trio -DK, MV, and NM-have been spearheading our PR services in the city and working with two prominent technology companies in India. 

After
The talented trio—DK, MV, and NM—have been spearheading our PR services in the city and working with two prominent technology companies in India. 

Notes:
Replaced ordinary dashes with em dashes.

Check this link for more information on the use of em dashes.

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