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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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Chapman passed this vetting despite there also being an outstanding complaint about her.

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"It sends the wrong message and it became a distraction," he said, adding that he had not cared about his sixth place selection and had been happy to support the party.

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In December, the carrier cancelled about 4,500 flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports across India.

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So we can have all the concerns we want about his wellbeing, but Derek will be Derek and do what he wants.

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It's not just about oil, although that will be a concern.

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