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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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When Nix was first released from prison, about 20 years ago, she said she suffered depression when her criminal record caused her problems keeping a job.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"The fact that Manifold has left so soon raises genuine concerns about HR policies at BP, and the corporate culture," said Brooks, adding that the lack of stability signals "bad news" for shareholders.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

An adviser contacted me recently about doing a Roth conversion.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“The main reason was to find a place where I could grow without worrying about anyone hearing me or being disturbed,” he told me in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

She found friends and lovers and passions and hobbies, and most importantly, she found answers about her family.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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