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abut

[uh-buht] / əˈbʌt /
VERB
touch or be next to something
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The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity abut how many could be out there.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

TotalEnergies will likely remain cautious abut its balance sheet and announce a $750 million share buyback, they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

San José was the first city in California to change laws allowing accessory dwelling units to be sold separately from the houses they abut.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

In the past, rumours abut the sci-fi drama have ranged from being close to spot on to utter fabrication.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

These consisted of two halls, each of twelve pillars, to the right and left of the entrance, on which abut chambers, great or small as the walls which surround the old temple allow.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max




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