awa
adverb
away.
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awa
1 American
[uh-waw, uh-wah]
/ əˈwɔ, əˈwɑ /
adverb
Scot.
awa
2
American
[ah-vuh]
/ ˈɑ və /
noun
Hawaii.
plural
awa, awas
AWA
1
British
abbreviation
awa'
2
British
/ əˈwɔː /
adverb
Etymology
Origin of awa1
First recorded in 1810–20
Origin of awa2
First recorded in 1900–05; from Hawaiian; compare Fijian yawa, Tahitian ava
Example Sentences
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The AWA is a commercial operation and relies on technology provided by Norwegian data preservation company, Piql, which Mr Bjerkestrand also heads.
From BBC • May 8, 2025
Kleiman took to task USDA, which is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the AWA.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 4, 2024
The AWA requires at least one member be a veterinarian and one member be unaffiliated with the research organization.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023
Where organisations have policies requiring two, two or three, or three days in the office, attendance is respectively 1.1 days, 1.6 days and 2.1 days, AWA found.
From Reuters • Sep. 2, 2022
Alonso made sure to reach out to writers and artists of diverse backgrounds while at Marvel, and continues that practice in his role at AWA Studios.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2021
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