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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a length of a" is not correct and sounds awkward in written English.
It may be intended to describe a specific measurement or dimension, but it lacks clarity and completeness.
Example: "The fabric is sold by a length of a meter."
Alternatives: "a length of" or "a measurement of".
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I mean it's only a length of a pool, it's not exactly hard.
Caro's storied thoroughness meant that the original manuscript arrived at a length of a million words.
She carried with her a length of a light board, painted green, with a leather thong attached to one end.
Half of primary school children over the age of seven cannot swim a length of a pool, and far fewer will have had an experience of swimming outdoors.
It was pretty exciting, not going to lie, to drive a tractor super slow down half a length of a small field.
She has limbered up by taking nine rides in recent weeks and admits to some aches and pains as a result but she got within half a length of a surprise success at Carlisle this week and appears ready.
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A giant billboard about a length of an American football field has been switched on at New York's Times Square.
Oklahoma State escaped when Mason answered with a dunk after a length-of-court pass.
Thread a needle with a length of thread in a colour that matches your garment.
A compact man in a lab coat unfurled a length of white silk across a table.
She rummaged around and found a length of chain and a flat nylon tow strap.
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