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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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“It was something that we were concerned about even before the operation,” Meink said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“Given the evolving market dynamics of college sports,” she wrote, “legitimate questions have been raised about whether it is time to rethink the tax-exempt regime under which college sports currently operates.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Lucy Francom, 26, began training Bongo when she got him about four years ago because he followed her everywhere.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Once the program’s hotels, motels and other temporary lodging are factored in, about 55% were in some form of housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Jason thought of the Elders at Sandy June’s and the love they freely gave him, about how understanding they’d been, and how they reminded him of his grandma.

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