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[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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Leonard would not talk about the allegations during the 2025-26 NBA season because the investigation was ongoing and brushed it off during media day in September.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The same can certainly be said about the existence of and response to “Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” even if the series’ core message is an important one.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

The Aussie breakdancer who went viral in 2024 for her cringingly bad performance at the Summer Olympics in Paris is the subject of an infuriating new Netflix documentary about the whole ordeal.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2026

At the world premiere for series two of the Netflix show on Wednesday night, stars including Maya Jama, Hugh Bonneville and Theo James remained tight-lipped about the prospect of Meghan joining the cast.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Sometimes you'll hear brain researchers talk about a "right brain" or a "left brain" skill.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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