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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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Puerto Rico's culture being on the global stage is something Debbie Perez, who hosts the Boriken podcast, which explores Puerto Rican history, is passionate about.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

To make the roundtrip journey to Mars, which takes about three years, Musk and Spacex are counting on their newest rocket under development: Starship.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

"You cannot talk about Puerto Rico without talking about Bad Bunny. Whether you like his music or not, he's doing so much for the island," says Mercedes Grubb.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"We felt like the creator appreciated our culture. He said he would love to collaborate with Puerto Rican artists - we have some amazing people who talk about Puerto Rico's social issues in their music."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Volunteers are trained for about three months before they are sent overseas for twenty-four months of service in several sectors.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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