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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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The way Kilgore at first proudly offers his canteen to, but then thoughtlessly withdraws it from, an enemy soldier who is about to die is priceless, and reportedly based on a real incident.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nevermind that the biggest competition of her life was starting in about 24 hours.

From Los Angeles Times

“Kurt would never hurt anybody, and he was always there when you needed him. Everyone that he met knew this about him.”

From Los Angeles Times

Coco Gauff says it is "tough to wake up" and see what is happening back home in the United States and she will continue to speak out about issues that matter to her.

From BBC

The honours were Macclesfield's, as illustrated by Brentford head coach Keith Andrews graciously going into their dressing room to offer his personal tribute to their display, before speaking in glowing terms about their opponents.

From BBC