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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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Although their nervous system contains only about 160,000 neurons, they can still perform complex behaviors such as navigating, interacting socially, learning, and reacting to sensory signals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But by steering the live-action Prime Video adaptation directly into the anxieties of the zeitgeist, showrunner Eric Kripke has transformed the superhero satire into a terrifying tale about the perils of authoritarianism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Soon, the team plans to add more information to the connectome, including details about neuropeptides, the small, protein-like molecules that neurons use to communicate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

However, some are worried about the sustainability of the businesses due to mounting losses and have warned of the risk of retail investors getting burned as institutional investors cash in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His head still heavily bandaged, Phineas is roaming about Cavendish in the rain with no coat and thin shoes.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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