be about to

Example Sentences

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This is similar to 2019, when mortgage rates were falling, lending standards were tighter, and there was discussion that tax concessions could be about to change, they say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It's a story familiar to many rail passengers - but things may be about to get better.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Prices have fallen in recent days on hopes that the two sides may be about to reach an agreement.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

As investors warily eye U.S. long-bond yields near 5%, another bout of fixed income angst could be about to rattle markets.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Whatever he may be about to tell me, I can’t hear it.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed