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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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The system also flags details about online interactions and in-game purchases.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

He tried to appear confident about the war, and about Russia's economy.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The findings, from the Entertainment Software Association's annual Essential Facts report, challenge enduring stereotypes about who plays games while underscoring the industry's recovery from a post-pandemic slowdown.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The model has continued to evolve, with QR codes now allowing visitors to access videos and information about each planet using their phones.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Dr. Eloesser specializes in tuberculosis, but Joey takes every opportunity to educate him about Hansen’s disease.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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