Type A

Example Sentences

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Type A parents not only burned themselves out, they burned out their kids who had no interest in, say, taking their violin hobby pro.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Type A jet fuel cost $12.72 per gallon on Friday at Los Angeles International Airport, according to Atlantic Aviation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

"We are correcting those mistakes. Today, we are formally declaring a Type A mishap and ensuring leadership accountability so situations like this never reoccur."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Corrections & Amplifications: Moderna executives said they have requested a Type A meeting with the FDA.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

He’d been vaccinated against B, and he didn’t do drugs, so that ruled out C. Type A was usually caused by drinking contaminated water or eating tainted food.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French