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Symbol, Chemistry.(formerly)

samarium.

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

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Other definitions for Sa (2 of 7)

abbreviation

seaman apprentice.

Other definitions for Sa (3 of 7)

s.a.¹

abbreviation

without year or date.

Origin of s.a.

FromLatin sine annō

Other definitions for Sa (4 of 7)

s.a.²

abbreviation

semiannual.

sex appeal.

subject to approval.

Other definitions for Sa (5 of 7)

S/A

Banking. survivorship agreement.

Other definitions for Sa (6 of 7)

S.A.¹

abbreviation

(used in French and Spanish as an abbreviation for corporation.)

Origin of S.A.

<French société anonyme or Spanish sociedad anónima

Other definitions for Sa (7 of 7)

S.A.²

abbreviation

Salvation Army.

seaman apprentice.

South Africa.

South America.

South Australia.

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How to use Sa in a sentence

ROME — What does it take for a Hollywood A-lister to get a private audience with Pope Francis?
Pope Francis Has the Pleasure of Meeting Angelina Jolie for a Few Seconds|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yes, Byrd—dead four-and-a-half years now—was a Kleagle in the Ku Klux Klan.
Steve Scalise and the Right’s Ridiculous Racial Blame Game|Michael Tomasky|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“A guy drives up in a 2008 Mercedes, brand new,” Harry S. Connelly Jr. says in the video, according to the Times.
Are Police Stealing People’s Property?|Joan Blades, Matt Kibbe|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Personal hotspots can get speeds of up to 60 Mb/s down, whereas hotel Wi-Fi can be as slow as 1.5 Mb/s,” Sesar said.
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security|Kyle Chayka|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By the time it concluded with a sing-a-long of “XO,” Beyoncé had done the rare thing.
Bow Down, Bitches: How Beyoncé Turned an Elevator Brawl Into a Perfect Year|Kevin Fallon|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now-a-days it is the bankrupt who flouts, and his too confiding creditors who are jeered and laughed at.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
He felt himself the meanest, vilest thing a-crawl upon this sinful earth, and she—dear God!
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
All that scientific bric-a-brac in the cupboard had far better be thrown away.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Neantmoins le vieil Membertou, pere du malade, conceut asss l'affaire, et me promit qu'on s'arresteroit tout ce que j'en dirois.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (1 of 4)

the internet domain name for

Saudi Arabia

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (2 of 4)

the chemical symbol for (formerly)

samarium

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (3 of 4)

abbreviation for

Salvation Army

Sociedad Anónima

Société anonyme

South Africa

South America

South Australia

Sturmabteilung: the Nazi terrorist militia, organized around 1924

Saudi Arabia (international car registration)

Word Origin for SA

Spanish: limited company French: limited company

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (4 of 4)

s.a.

abbreviation for

semiannual

sex appeal

sine anno

Word Origin for s.a.

Latin: without date

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