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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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The exes settled their custody battle in November but details about their agreement were sealed, People reported at the time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

In recent months, Ossoff’s skill on the stump has stoked speculation about his aspirations for 2028.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

I sat down with both of them for the Scotcast podcast to learn a bit about who they are, where they think Labour has gone wrong, and their prescription for fixing things.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are "excited" about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Cynthia has conflicted feelings about her mother—she understands that Joey was forced down an unexpected path because of her illness, but she also feels abandoned, and sorrowful that they lived separate lives.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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