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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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To be sure, the measure does not capture the entire small-cap universe, because about 40% of small-cap companies are not profitable, Shiran noted.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

But what do we actually know about the hantavirus that has infected at least 11 people, killed three of them and led to the quarantining of dozens more across the globe?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Ten years ago, YouTube advertisers had to worry about their spots running next to Islamic State videos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Yet it also noted bank deposits are in good shape, credit-card usage is at safe levels and only about half of all tax refunds have been spent.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Mom had first told me about our summer guest one night while I cleared the dinner table.

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




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