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a previous altercation with vs had a altercation with

The correct phrase is 'a previous altercation with.' The phrase 'had a altercation with' is incorrect because 'had' should be followed by 'an' instead of 'a' due to the vowel sound at the beginning of 'altercation.'

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 662 views

a previous altercation with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a past conflict or argument that someone had experienced before.
  • Man Killed by Pasco Police Had a Previous Altercation With Officers in 2014. Posted: Feb 11, 2015 8:11 PM PST. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:11 PM EST.
  • Video in this thread Alberto “alpo” martinez is released from prison The Hip-Hop Spot. slapped Alpo's wife in a previous altercation with her; Evelyn Carter,. . was  ...
  • Jan 8, 2016 ... Garcia, who was staying at the residence with Eppers' daughter, Abigail, had a previous altercation with Eppers, the complaint alleges.
  • Sep 19, 2015 ... Marshall allegedly ordered the child to fight another child who had been in a previous altercation with her child. According to police, she ...

had a altercation with

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Nov 22, 2015 ... I had a altercation with a woman from the president's administration this week who told me that I can't say, and should not say that there is the ...
  • Sep 21, 2015 ... Wasn't the first time I had a altercation with someone in the workplace. (The first person has a criminal record too). btw how old are you guys?
  • However, this year I had a altercation with a landlord and withholding my stuff and I damaged the door to his house trying to get it. I plead no ...
  • Sep 25, 2013 ... Norman shaming after he had a altercation with Gambler which costed me $1000 in dental work for Gambler! DSC06999 · 1326914711298.

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