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as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
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as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned about and saw the dog following him
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
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as in aware
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Recent Examples of about
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
When Muñoz was about to throw a slider, the Yankees baserunners would wave their arm in a circle.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Studios typically release a movie digitally about 45 to 65 days after its theatrical premiere, though the timing can also vary based on its box office performance.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Nationally, about $4 billion annually is returned by all 50 states to the rightful owners as the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators says that one in every seven Americans is owed money.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Preposition
The Barracuda goes over the edge, and there’s a Thelma & Louise-style freeze-frame implying that hero and villain are about to plummet to their deaths.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
When Muñoz was about to throw a slider, the Yankees baserunners would wave their arm in a circle.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adverb
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese hasn't been shy about her feelings toward the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA and its players regarding player salaries.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Studios typically release a movie digitally about 45 to 65 days after its theatrical premiere, though the timing can also vary based on its box office performance.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Adjective
From 2002 to 2024, Brazil lost about 33.5 million hectares of primary forest, 47% of its total tree cover loss.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Nationally, about $4 billion annually is returned by all 50 states to the rightful owners as the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators says that one in every seven Americans is owed money.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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Special deals and discounts will be available throughout the week between these two dates.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Osbourne performed multiple times in Kentucky throughout his career, including stops at Rupp Arena, Cardinal Stadium and Freedom Hall.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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To expand Raptor Ranch and bring Bedrock City roaring back to life with playful attractions for all ages, because some childhood memories are just too good to stay extinct.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Jim and Jeremy Janssen now live in North Carolina and Maryland, respectively — but traveled back to Detroit with a slew of family members for the puppet's induction into the Detroit Historical Museum.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Not to mention, the navy and white color combo should match almost any kit.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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With a prickly bubble, Fever Tree leapt to the top of our tasters’ lists almost immediately.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The shindig raised approximately $126,000 for House of Ruth Maryland and its mission to provide support to survivors of intimate partner violence.—
Sloane Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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In total, positive 1D returns were observed approximately 60% of the time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Tuition is everywhere the leading source for universities of unrestricted revenue.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The basket went everywhere Jane did; from the grocery store to the red carpet at Cannes, Birkin’s basket was a whole thing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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