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around

[uh-round] / əˈraʊnd /


ADVERB
close to a place
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Around that time, the father of Stephania’s oldest son died.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"Around the millennium, everyone was just told no – you don't take part in any sport, not even recreational," says Dr. Lahti.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Around the time Williams picked up her Beverly Hills abode, she was ready to bid goodbye to her home in the Bel-Air neighborhood.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Around December 2022, the Rabo manager who had supported all the lending told McClain to slow down growth and hire a chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Around us people begin to move, a swirling eddy of bodies rubbing our shoulders, beckoning us to join in.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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