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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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Although their nervous system contains only about 160,000 neurons, they can still perform complex behaviors such as navigating, interacting socially, learning, and reacting to sensory signals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The company didn’t disclose any details about the terms of the listing, target valuation or the money it is looking to raise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The devices created in Lozano's lab are about the size of a thumbnail.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Lee estimates she lost about 70% of her plants in the first year because she didn’t water enough.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

There's also a lot about Phineas we don't know and probably never will.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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