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Example Sentences

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It would be easy to say this World Cup is about to be blighted by referees throwing around red cards.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The largest IPO in history is about to start trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But you know what they say: When one door closes, a train is about to careen off the tracks and barrel right through it.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Messi and Co. have come to America and now they’re about to feast on cupcakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

After I finish the last problem and check all my work, I’m about to stand up to turn in my exam, but the legs of someone else’s chair scrape against the floor first.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison