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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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England's first public inquiry into mental health-related deaths has heard two weeks of evidence from bereaved families and friends about how their loved ones were treated.

From BBC

"All my friends are talking about is the job search, it can be really soul-destroying when you study for so long and you don't get anywhere", she said.

From BBC

The jury is made up of about 40 members, each with an average of 20 years of experience, who are responsible for evaluating the nominees' appearances on screen.

From Barron's

Still there are concerns about social problems linked to the thousands of men coming back from the front.

From Barron's

French President Emmanuel Macron insisted the new rules would be about "protecting our industry" without "being protectionist", by defending "certain strategic sectors, such as cleantech, chemicals, steel, cars or defence".

From Barron's