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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a ostrich" is not correct in written English.
It should be "an ostrich" because "ostrich" begins with a vowel sound.
Example: "I saw an ostrich at the zoo yesterday."
Alternatives: "one ostrich" or "a large bird".
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