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[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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Concerned about the spooky Los Angeles estate — which served a convent for nuns for half a century — Gerber said her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford, gave her holy water to take on set.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

"Underground facilities, I'm sure in certain instances, would make a great deal of sense – but it's all about what's critical."

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“I just never want people to forget about his music. That’s for sure. His voice was just amazing,” said Irma, who will be speaking at Saturday’s event.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Countries bordering Russia are increasingly asking about undergrounding.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Because of this, few patients could share even basic information about themselves.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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