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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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Speaking about researching for her novel, O'Farrell said: "There are no shortage of books on Shakespeare."

From BBC

Several high-profile players have been linked with moves between top-flight clubs a and we've gathered some of the most talked about potential transfers that could happen in the next few weeks.

From BBC

I’m celebrating the New Year, trying not to over stress about what people are saying and stay distracted.

From Los Angeles Times

Mamdani also can try to freeze rent increases on rent-regulated apartments, but that would affect only about a quarter of the city’s housing stock.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he didn’t become lax about the military buildup.

From The Wall Street Journal