Plural of "a.m."? Is there such an abbreviation? nm

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Plural of "a.m."? Is there such an abbreviation? nm - mtlt

no, it's either a.m. or p.m., mornings or evenings - nm

Thank you. I didn't think there was such a thing. Too early for me. lol nm - mtlt

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