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'A' versus 'an.' 'Larruping' rides again. Euonyms. Flavoring.
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967. Should you say "a honor" or "an honor"? It's trickier than you think! We explore why articles depend on sounds and regional variations, the difference between "thee" and "thuh," and your stories about delicious phrasings.
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