a day

phrase

: each day
Take one pill two times a day.
work 8 hours a day

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If coverings could not be removed, visitors would be charged for a day pass or a pass replacement. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 In the first study, users were asked to wear the device for about 12 hours a day for seven days. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The latest development came a day after the military said security forces killed 15 militants who were attempting to cross into northwestern Pakistan from Afghanistan. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 In other words, everything a day at a golf resort should bring to mind. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a day

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“A day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20day. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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