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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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Chris was 11 years old when he was sent to the home following his father's death and has spent many years campaigning for answers about what happened at Skircoat Lodge.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But like other analysts, she has some reservations about how effective a rate increase will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At one point, Peter Grossman said he could not recall a derogatory comment he had made about Nancy Iskander to his wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I think the positive of this court case is that it's given people more confidence to come forward and speak about their abuse so this is not the end, I think it will continue."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Phineas is a stranger in the city, and few outside his family circle know anything about his curious past.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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