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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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Other complaints about his portrayal of political rival councillor Jan Matecki as a burglar on social media are understood to remain under investigation as well.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I don’t know much about annuities, but I’ve heard they can be very beneficial for the person selling them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Australia’s Sigma Healthcare said it is involved in early discussions about a potential acquisition of U.K. drugstore chain Boots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Worried about the impact on the all-important tourist industry, the government ordered the scene of the attack to be cleaned up as quickly as possible.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Sometimes you'll hear brain researchers talk about a "right brain" or a "left brain" skill.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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