a week

phrase

: each week
I volunteer at the school once a week.

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Phoenix guard Kelsey Plum did not play against the team that traded her a little over a week ago. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 While the left guard competition remains open, Jones has been on the first string for over a week since replacing Connor Colby, and Jones stood out with an aggressive, mauling nature against the Titans. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Jackie, the eagle who inspired wildlife fans around the world and helped teach a generation about conservation, died at age 14 after a week-long battle with illness. — James Ward, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Then, in about a week's time, Howard County Council passed a private immigration detention center ban that was quickly signed into law. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a week

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“A week.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20week. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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