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a

[uh, ey] / ə, eɪ /
ARTICLE
not any particular or certain one of a class or group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
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I’ve spent the equivalent of a month in hotels so far this year, from a Great Wolf Lodge resort in Arizona to a Hilton Garden Inn at London’s Heathrow Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It was one of those dual-shower systems, and I didn’t realize it was set to the hand-held option at a weird angle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Even with a White House viewed as friendly to business, a United and American combination would be bound to raise serious concerns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

American’s stock rose 8% on Tuesday, snapping a three-day losing streak.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

At first, you can’t believe that the stories are real in a place without magic, but it’s hard to deny your own eyes.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith