get about
Example Sentences
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He said he has poured about $165,000 into buying and improving his getaway; without power, he figures he could get about $40,000 for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
That means redeeming investors will get about $730 million.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Full-time employees can get about 75% of their healthcare covered, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Based on our years of service, we’d each get about 50% of our salaries if we retire at 55, increasing gradually to a maximum of 75% by age 63.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
“As soon’s we get about the ship I’ll run some solder round the edge to make sure of it,” Farder Coram said.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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