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around

[uh-raund] / əˈraʊnd /


ADVERB
close to a place
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Now Sheila E., a legendary percussionist and frontwoman who headlined the festival, has criticized promoters, she said, for allowing the show to continue before Sanders’ body was removed around 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

“There are stories that can be told all around the world by artists. We would never question that, but these are U.S.-based companies taking U.S.-based jobs outside of the country,” added Rhine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Afternoon highs on Wednesday will be around 12C to 14C in Northern Ireland and Scotland and 14C to 16C in England and Wales.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

As executive chairman of Apple's board, the company has said Cook's mandate includes engaging policymakers around the world.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

She laughed the way she did around the impossible boy.

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




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