about to be

Example Sentences

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Shares of companies about to be spun off often trade on a when-issued basis to help investors with price discovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

You were about to be hit with a proverbial golf ball.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Wilson’s side, eager to strike some sort of settlement agreement, was still hopeful that all was about to be resolved, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

As rumours spread that Anne Boleyn, the English queen, is about to be executed, three working-class women in Essex sit around drinking, gossiping and wondering what it all means for them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl