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around

[uh-round] / əˈraʊnd /


ADVERB
close to a place
Synonyms


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They help staff individuals’ estates around the world and liaise with advisers to pick out, and finance, toys such as planes and yachts.

From The Wall Street Journal

They perform tasks including picking up items and moving them around a warehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

The line wrapped around the block; inside, prospective tenants were attempting to bribe the landlord.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silver futures rose around 0.8% to settle at a new record high.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shooting seasons also restrict when some types of deer can be hunted, and there are strict rules around the type of rifles and ammunition that can be used to hunt them.

From BBC