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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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2
1
as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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2
as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned about and saw the dog following him
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3
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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
The ban comes after federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed skepticism about water fluoridation, even though the process is considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2023, about $1.4 billion of the school’s $1.7 billion in research awards came from the federal government.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Trump announced that the US and Iran were about to begin talks on the potential for a new nuclear agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
The Wolcott Police Department received a call around 6:27 p.m. on Thursday about a shooting at on Bound Line Road where three people were shot inside the house, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
The ban comes after federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed skepticism about water fluoridation, even though the process is considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
At least half of those duty-free parcels—each worth $800 or less, and most ringing in at about $50—come from China.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2023, about $1.4 billion of the school’s $1.7 billion in research awards came from the federal government.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
They got remarried then divorced again as Get Lifted was about to come out.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Trump announced that the US and Iran were about to begin talks on the potential for a new nuclear agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
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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
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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There is not universal consensus around a levy, with high-profile figures such as Black Doves producer Jane Featherstone speaking out against the proposal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those companies—Fanatics, Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance, New Era Cap, Nike, Puma, Lululemon, Amer Sports, Asics and Dick’s Sporting Goods—utilize 2,508 factories around the world.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Just not as many miles on the body throughout the year.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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In addition to overcoming language barriers among staff, students and families, the Clifford Davis campus consistently deals with an increase in enrollment of new students throughout the school year.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Suddenly, the scoreboard told a different story — and Charlotte never gave the lead back.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Johan Rojas, who hit 3 for 5 out of the nine-hole, was effective at turning the lineup back over to Bryson Stott (3 for 5, three RBI) and Trea Turner (4 for 5, two RBI), who combined for seven hits and five RBI.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Famously owned by the actor and musician for almost a decade until 2001, when the place traded hands for around $2.2 million, records show the property was last sold to politician Justin Aguilera and his beauty entrepreneur wife Candace in 2020 for nearly $3 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Located on the corner of Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni, a few steps away from the Emporio Armani store and the Armani Hotel, the almost 4,900-square-foot boutique is housed inside a 19th-century Art Nouveau building under the purview of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The company has approximately 46 properties surrounding the campus, according to its website, with rents ranging from $1,600 for a one bedroom apartment to $8,400 for a six bedroom single family home.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Application-centricity is everywhere, at every level.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Players, coaches and their family members, along with athletic director Scott Stricklin and fellow UF administrators, beamed with pride, posed for selfies and shot videos as keepsakes of a night already etched forever in the memory of Gator faithful everywhere.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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There's a lot of Aiel and Sea Folk stuff where the show is just kind of asking you to take things at face value, even if book-readers are aware of more depth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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