May a possessive be used without a following noun?
Yes, this is a rather common occurrence:
Her agility resembled a cat's. How long will it be until we arrive at Fred's? Are you going to the doctor's? IBM's approach is solid, but I like Mac's better.
Her agility resembled a cat's.
How long will it be until we arrive at Fred's?
Are you going to the doctor's?
IBM's approach is solid, but I like Mac's better.