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A-horizon
a.k.a.
A&L
à l’espagnole
A/L management
A&L management
à la
à la carte
à la carte agency
à la grecque
à la king
à la mode
A level
A-line
A list
A & M
a.m.
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a (1)
a [ ay ] (plural a's) or A (plural A's or As)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 1st letter of English alphabet: the first letter of the English alphabet, representing a vowel sound
2. letter 'a' written: a written representation of the letter 'a'
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