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MLA

¹ American

Modern Language Association.

M.L.A. ² American

abbreviation

Master of Landscape Architecture.
Modern Language Association.

MLA British

abbreviation

Member of the Legislative Assembly (of Northern Ireland)
Modern Language Association (of America)

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Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker was motivated to introduce it by some of his experiences of breakfast clubs and meal schemes in youth work.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Aoife Finnegan said her thoughts went out to the driver's colleagues "at this extremely difficult time".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The Alliance MLA Nick Mathison had asked Nesbitt during an assembly plenary if he was planning to introduce care and support plans for pupils with SEN when they leave school.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

A spokesperson for the MLA said the number of complaints it had received about suspected overcharging had risen from 280 in 2023, to 350 in 2024 to 402 last year.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The day after Christmas she left Pemberton Road, with the excuse to his mother and Sonia that a last-minute interview had fallen into place at the MLA.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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