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involve
Verb
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If an activity involves something, that is used in or is part of the activity.
The job involves the use of special computer software.
The process involves both thinking and writing about the changes.
The attack also involved fighters from a variety of countries.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
loss
Noun
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A loss happens when something goes where people can't find it. People don't know where the thing is or they don't have it any more.
The loss of my keys means I can't go into my house today.
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Loss is when someone's loved one dies. When someone dies, they are no longer with you.
I loss both of my grandparents from old age.
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A loss (shown as L) is charged to the pitcher of the losing team.