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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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These days, he strenuously avoids terms like “impossible” and “doomed to fail” when asked about the potential of off-site construction.

From Los Angeles Times

What began as a heartwarming Super Bowl commercial about finding a lost dog quickly turned into a flashpoint for privacy critics — and forced Amazon’s Ring to cancel a planned surveillance partnership.

From Salon

Turner was asked at the press conference about rumours he may be the next actor to take on the role of James Bond in the iconic spy franchise.

From Barron's

"I'm only just starting out in this industry, but I feel passionate about working within those spaces," she said.

From Barron's

After her tumble she spent about 10 minutes talking to her mother at Livigno Snow Park, applying ice to her left wrist before returning to the top of the course.

From Barron's