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abbreviation

arranged.

arrangement.

arrival.

arrive; arrived.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby arr.

arpeggiation, arpeggio, arpent, Arpino, arquebus, arr., arracacha, arrack, arrah, arraign, arraigned

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How to use arr. in a sentence

I don't think you'd come ashore ag'in, on the arr'nd that brought you here afore.
The Deerslayer|James Fenimore Cooper
Now thin, don't be gaping at the jury, sir; why arrn't you respectful and keep your eye on his lordship?
The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2)|Harry Furniss
In the north of England "ar" or "arr" is still used for a mark.
Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 121, February 21, 1852|Various
And your father, good little Hetty—and Hurry; did they know of your arr'nd?
The Deerslayer|James Fenimore Cooper

So, ye'll tell me, little Belloni, is Arr'bella goin' to marry Mr. Annybody?
Sandra Belloni, Complete|George Meredith

British Dictionary definitions for arr.

arr.

abbreviation for

arranged (by)

arrival

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