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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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It’s easy to do the gotcha of “You’re so positive and metaphysical, what about this or that?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"And he's just been caught doing and saying all of these things... consistently, he's been lying about all of his behavior and the things that he's done."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors are paying close attention to huge initial public offerings expected this year, with questions about whether enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence trade is strong enough to eat up the additional share supply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s about affordability for consumers—and also for taxpayers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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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