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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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While they don't seem to care much about his other roles, "when I'm involved with Lego, I'm an all-star."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

As if that wasn’t intimidating enough, Danson said then-President Clinton immediately grilled him about his “intentions” with the actress.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Still, the Hong Kong-listed stock remains down by nearly a quarter this year, weighed by concerns about its near-term earnings outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Could there be some comparing and contrasting to be done between those messages, if they are in this tranche, and what any of those ministers have said publicly about him since?

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“You’re right about that, at least,” Kathy said.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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