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An agent vs A agent

The correct one here is 'an agent.' The use of 'an' before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English grammar. In this case, 'agent' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.
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An agent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'an agent' when referring to a person or thing that acts on behalf of another. The article 'an' is used before words that start with a vowel sound.

Examples:

  • She hired an agent to represent her in negotiations.
  • An agent from the insurance company visited the accident site.
  • An agent is a person who is empowered to act on behalf of another. Read about different agent types, such as real estate, insurance, and business agents.
  • Jun 28, 2024 ... “What is an agent?” I get asked this question almost daily. At LangChain, we build tools to help developers build LLM applications, ...
  • Find an Agent ... Members agree to abide by NABIP's Code of Ethics, which requires them to always make health care coverage recommendations with the customer's ...
  • Nov 4, 2019 ... When I was first starting out in publishing and looking for an agent, I was surprised how little information there is out there for graphic ...
  • Are you a licensed Insurance Agent who would like to participate in kynect? Agent Onboarding. Requirements to be a Participating Individual Agent. An agent ...
  • Apr 15, 2021 ... To get an agent or adjuster's address, phone number, types of insurance they sell, and companies they've worked for, use the Customer Inquiry ...
  • Search our online directory and set up a time to talk in-person, over the phone, or by email. An agent, broker, or assister near you can help you with your ...
  • Jan 1, 2024 ... Roles that actors without agents will never get a chance to audition for. So no, you wouldn't be able to get too far without an agent. However, ...
  • A SARCOMA OF THE FOWL TRANSMISSIBLE BY AN AGENT SEPARABLE FROM THE TUMOR CELLS · Full Text · ACTIONS · PERMALINK · RESOURCES · Cite · Add to Collections.
  • Nov 21, 2024 ... Education proved to be an agent of change in the community. b. : a chemically, physically, or biologically active principle.

Alternatives:

  • a representative
  • a broker
  • a middleman
  • a go-between
  • a liaison

A agent

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • An agent is a person who is empowered to act on behalf of another. Read about different agent types, such as real estate, insurance, and business agents.
  • Aug 30, 2022 ... How is it possible to force the Bakery to bake a agent? I changed rule after rule for that specific host but the new agent will not be baked. Is ...
  • Mar 28, 2022 ... 494 votes, 266 comments. I'm struggling to find a main in Valorant but I have noted down things that I like in a agent, I like a agent who ...
  • Oct 28, 2023 ... I've created two groups with each having a new agent group but I am getting the error "No agent groups available. Please create a agent group ...
  • Apr 26, 2020 ... That one hour penalty is not for not selecting a agent. That's when you have entered fully into a game and dc'd or AFK. During ranked it's a big disadvantage ...
  • May 8, 2006 ... Hi, I currently use a agent login as my DDI and i would like to be able to forward calls to my mobile if i miss them at my desk (or what ...
  • May 30, 2019 ... How can I get a agent vanity reward? ... I done varies times special misiones and even with 100% sucess chance,no luck to get a vanity bag,not ...
  • Feb 12, 2019 ... Matt Jochym (Customer) asked a question. February 12, 2019 at 2:57 PM. Manually starting a Agent Scan. Hello,. For the Nessus Agents, is there ...
  • Jun 18, 2024 ... Michael Kuerschner (Customer) asked a question. June 17, 2024 at 12:17 PM. Tenable SC - Agent scan - create a agent group. We are trying to ...
  • Oct 1, 2024 ... I need to talk to a agent. So I'm sitting at my computer doing my work and then I turned my computer off and now one of my docs doesn't have ...

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