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about

[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /
ADVERB
in an opposite direction
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ADVERB
lying anywhere without order, arrangement
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PREPOSITION
near or close to in position
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PREPOSITION
on every side, in every direction
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Example Sentences

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The clamor around metals has stirred debate about potential bubbles forming in gold and silver that could end badly for investors, especially those arriving late to the party.

From MarketWatch

At age 35, I don’t know that much about buying a place to live.

From MarketWatch

Balancing earnest schmaltz with sharp humor, the show works best as a hangout comedy about an extended friend group with dynamite chemistry, with echoes of previous Bill Lawrence shows like “Scrubs” and “Cougar Town.”

From MarketWatch

Effective liability management and the pursuit of low-cost deposits will be key to preserving margins, with net interest margin likely narrowing 3 bps to about 1.95%, assuming no further policy rate cuts, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although only about 25 of Slate’s 500 employees work out of the Long Beach studio, it has a disproportionate effect on the company’s product.

From Los Angeles Times