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1099
10K
10Q
12A
12b-1 fee
18 certificate
2,4,5-T
2,4-D
.22
24/7
3G
4-F
4-H
401(k)
404
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a- (1)

a-


prefix 
Definition:
 
in a particular place, condition, or manner
abed
adrift
aloud

[ Old English, < an, alternative for on (see on)]
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