just about

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Hyunsoo Lee, a sophomore and the academic officer for Harvard’s student government, says student opposition to the cap isn’t just about undergrads complaining that grading may get harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“When he makes a mistake, how quickly can he recover? What’s his range in the open field? What’s the speed differential? All those things are things we’re looking through on just about everybody out there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Kids like just about everything,” she said — pointing to how, at Christmas, the most popular “gift” often turns out to be a big box itself, rather than the item inside it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

It's not just about oil, although that will be a concern.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“My son is just about your age, I think,” she said.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo