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The phrase "a three for the" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be used in a specific context, such as sports or games, but without additional context, it is unclear.
Example: "He scored a three for the team in the final minutes of the game."
Alternatives: "a three-pointer for the" or "a three-point shot for the".
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The average number of medicines per outpatient prescription in our sample was four for all prescriptions (n = 527)a, three for the non-insured (n = 98), and four for the insured (n = 429).
Hill misses a three for the Cavaliers.
And Horford miss a three for the C's.
"Ozil last year played wide in a three for the Germans.
The Red Raiders actually led 73-70, but Guy made two free throws and Hunter made a three for the final lead change of the season.
The Italian even referred to the full-back César Azpilicueta as "a centre-half" last week, suggesting the most mobile of his defenders will be employed on the right of a three for the foreseeable future.
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There was a hundred for the asking.
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