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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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"I've had long term Crohn's disease for about 40 years and the associated conditions that come with it: spinal problems, joint problems," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"Even if you don't know anything about basketball, you kind of get into that atmosphere, that vibe. People go crazy, basically."

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It said to break studying down into manageable chunks and talk to friends or someone in your family about stress factors.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Your brain and spinal cord have about 100 billion neurons.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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