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as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
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2
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as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned about and saw the dog following him
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
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as in aware
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Recent Examples of about
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
The ban comes after federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed skepticism about water fluoridation, even though the process is considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2023, about $1.4 billion of the school’s $1.7 billion in research awards came from the federal government.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Trump announced that the US and Iran were about to begin talks on the potential for a new nuclear agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
The Wolcott Police Department received a call around 6:27 p.m. on Thursday about a shooting at on Bound Line Road where three people were shot inside the house, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
The ban comes after federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed skepticism about water fluoridation, even though the process is considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
At least half of those duty-free parcels—each worth $800 or less, and most ringing in at about $50—come from China.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2023, about $1.4 billion of the school’s $1.7 billion in research awards came from the federal government.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
They got remarried then divorced again as Get Lifted was about to come out.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Trump announced that the US and Iran were about to begin talks on the potential for a new nuclear agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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Those companies—Fanatics, Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance, New Era Cap, Nike, Puma, Lululemon, Amer Sports, Asics and Dick’s Sporting Goods—utilize 2,508 factories around the world.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Titanic digital screens are used throughout the ride, which traverses scenes in a motion similar to that of the iconic Spider-Man attraction at Islands of Adventure, but with the ability to move swiftly up, down, and in rotating motions.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jackson has worn that same number throughout his football career and has won two MVPs with it.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The major profit generator for five of the world’s biggest mining companies, BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, Vale and Anglo American, iron ore has eased back by around 5% from $103 a ton to $98/t a ton over the past week, a fraction of the 15% fall by copper and oil.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Braves have reinforcements coming, too, with catcher Sean Murphy (rib) expected back Tuesday, ace Spencer Strider (elbow surgery recovery) not far behind him, and do-it-all superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee surgery recovery) on track to debut next month.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Famously owned by the actor and musician for almost a decade until 2001, when the place traded hands for around $2.2 million, records show the property was last sold to politician Justin Aguilera and his beauty entrepreneur wife Candace in 2020 for nearly $3 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Located on the corner of Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni, a few steps away from the Emporio Armani store and the Armani Hotel, the almost 4,900-square-foot boutique is housed inside a 19th-century Art Nouveau building under the purview of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Semi-Final Exit: A team reaching the Semi-Finals could accumulate approximately $49.675 million, considering victories in all prior stages.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to the United Nations, refrigeration accounts for approximately 17 percent of global electricity usage.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Application-centricity is everywhere, at every level.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beyond her own life falling apart, Lewinsky explained how her scandal affected women everywhere.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our brains are aware of inconsistencies in the imagery at a detailed level, even if the exact nature of these inconsistencies eludes our conscious perception.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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