Can the colon be removed?

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tamguatlay
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Can the colon be removed?

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The family members are: John Smith, Joan Smith, and Peter Smith.

Can the colon be removed?

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Yes.

The family members are John Smith, Joan Smith and Peter Smith. :ok:
The family members are: John Smith, Joan Smith and Peter Smith :ok:
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