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Examples of pa in a Sentence
Pa, can I go out?
I cherish my memories of the times that I went fishing with my pa.
Recent Examples of pa from the Web
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) pointed out that the Twitter faux pas came just hours after the nation learned that Trump's White House communications director had resigned (although Swalwell incorrectly said Mike Dubke was fired).
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The French leader was especially careful to avoid diplomatic or political faux-pas only two weeks before crucial legislative elections.
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While stars wearing the same dress may be considered a fashion faux pas, the same is not true for wearing the same jewels.
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Start-up boss makes social media faux pas that shows him to be overly entitled and out of touch with the real world?
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Hence my faux pas in bringing home a boxed set of the old Monty Python series, complete with numerous nude scenes.
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Origin and Etymology of pa
short for papa
Pa
Definition of Pa
1 pascal
2 Pennsylvania
Pa
Definition of Pa
protactinium
Definition of PA
Recent Examples of pa from the Web
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) pointed out that the Twitter faux pas came just hours after the nation learned that Trump's White House communications director had resigned (although Swalwell incorrectly said Mike Dubke was fired).
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The French leader was especially careful to avoid diplomatic or political faux-pas only two weeks before crucial legislative elections.
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While stars wearing the same dress may be considered a fashion faux pas, the same is not true for wearing the same jewels.
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Start-up boss makes social media faux pas that shows him to be overly entitled and out of touch with the real world?
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Hence my faux pas in bringing home a boxed set of the old Monty Python series, complete with numerous nude scenes.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'PA'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of pa
1970
PA
Definition of PA
1 Pennsylvania
2 chiefly British per annum
3 personal assistant
4 power amplifier
5 power of attorney
6 press agent
7 professional association
8 public address
PA Defined for English Language Learners
PA
playDefinition of PA for English Language Learners
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: a machine with a microphone and speakers used for making announcements in a public place
PA Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
Pa
Medical Definition of Pa
protactinium
PA
Medical Definition of PA
pernicious anemia
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