Semicolons in Lists

• Timmy wanted a few things from the burger place: a huge burger with tomato sauce; fries with extra salt; a milkshake with chocolate sprinkles; and ice cream with strawberry sauce.
• If you’re coming over, can you fetch me a few things: the hoodie I lent you last week; my old cell phone that’s at your place; and something sweet for a snack.

Semicolons with Independent Clauses

• The snow was falling; children were already building snowmen.
• The pasta was too spicy; Emily had to fetch some milk over.