Last summer I took a scenic train ride to Frankfurt-an-der-Oder to visit its historic town hall and riverside promenades.

Linguists note that the prefix an- appears as an alternative form of on- in certain compounds.

When the magician pulled the rabbit from his hat, the audience didn't bat an eye.

I quoted the proverb every rule has an exception to caution my friend against expecting perfect consistency.

Before approving the budget, the team relied on a back-of-an-envelope estimate.

AN Other arrived late to the meeting but still managed to present a brilliant solution.

I cleaned the kitchen, did the laundry, an all, before the guests arrived.

When the factory closed, some investors profited, proving it's an ill wind that blows no one any good.

When the factory closed, he comforted his laid-off colleagues with the old saying it's an ill wind, reminding them that someone, somewhere, would likely benefit.

When it comes to maintaining your health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so get your annual checkups and vaccinations.