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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a forty" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts referring to a quantity, often in relation to alcohol (like a 40-ounce bottle) or age.
Example: "He celebrated his birthday by buying a forty of his favorite beer."
Alternatives: "a 40-ounce" or "a four-zero."
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They've now added a forty minute Facebook aptitude test as well.
The Total Mountain is a forty minute video and performance piece.
"It's about a forty year old [sic] troll who doesn't like being made fun of himself.
Don't we all have stories centered around drinking a forty ounce back when?
It turns out to be a forty second ride but I might have missed it otherwise.
Okay, back to Talking Book, which is a forty year-old album.
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