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around

[uh-round] / əˈraʊnd /


ADVERB
close to a place
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So much of the grief around Celtic begins with their recruitment.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Well, they may also find it cheaper to stay and get around the continent—whether that’s exploring the Eiffel Tower in Paris or grabbing a slice of pizza in the shadow of Rome’s Colosseum.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Reports indicate retail investors would receive around 30% of the offering, with only about a 3% initial free-float.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“I loved how she prioritized family and getting married young—just going against the pressure of society around us,” McGrath said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Flipping around, Harry smiled, the expression big, stretching across her face.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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