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Cultural  
  1. In grammar, the words a, an, and the, which precede a noun or its modifier. The is the definite article; a and an are indefinite articles.


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The 1991 articles of incorporation list Durant, Timmis, and Timmis’s wife as incorporators.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

It also included headlines from articles regarding the Naupan artisans who were allegedly underpaid by Adidas and social-impact brand Someone Somewhere, during its work on the latest embroidered Mexican soccer kit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The Conservative politician said she was meeting with his family and had written to the prime minster calling for an "urgent review on the carrying of bladed articles for religious and ceremonial purposes".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"My mother constantly sends me articles about Russia, about current events, about what is happening here, so that I stay informed," says Takemi.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Other articles explained the science behind natural wonders: flowers, the human voice, or moon rays.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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