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around

[uh-round] / əˈraʊnd /


ADVERB
close to a place
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But they said they expect continued struggles for sportswear and Jordan streetwear, which make up around half of sales.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

MHz Choice, which imports series from around the world, may not be high on your list of must-have streamers — chances are it isn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

As well as the campaign by the Royal College of Midwives, NHS England used to discourage trusts from performing caesarean sections, encouraging them to limit such procedures to around 20% of birth.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The brand is recognized around the world, with products and entertainment distributed in some 190 territories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“Nah, he does that stuff by himself. He doesn’t need me. In fact, he makes all the snacks around here. That’s the deal, right, Paul?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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