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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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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
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The three of us shared a plate of hush puppies and chatted about Rénard’s daughter, who is best friends with mine.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
By the numbers: Only about 4 million people would be able to take advantage of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, if it were doubled for married couples as is under consideration, per an analysis from the Tax Policy Center.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
If an exclusivity deal did exist, as we were was told, and expired or is about to expire, these technical issues may still remain.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The March announcement of Middleton's diagnosis quickly extinguished a firestorm of rumors that had whipped up about the health and well-being of the Princess.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The three of us shared a plate of hush puppies and chatted about Rénard’s daughter, who is best friends with mine.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Now Tesla sold about 17,147 units of the Model X and S in Q4 FY’22, a year before the Cybertruck launch.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
By the numbers: Only about 4 million people would be able to take advantage of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, if it were doubled for married couples as is under consideration, per an analysis from the Tax Policy Center.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Most Popular Most Popular Gov. Wes Moore pushing new vehicle fees, increases to reverse some transportation cuts
Acting head of troubled Maryland psychiatric hospital resigns following facility evaluation
Gov. Wes Moore is about to pitch tax cuts and increases for the first time.
—Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
If an exclusivity deal did exist, as we were was told, and expired or is about to expire, these technical issues may still remain.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 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
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This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
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That would be around 41% higher than the official figure of 37,877 reported by the Palestinian health ministry for that time.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Aware of the strong feelings around crane hunting in the state, legislative leaders convened a study council last year that considered pros, cons, and alternatives to a hunt before ultimately voting to send draft legislation to the state legislature.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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Al schools under the Pasadena Unified School District will remain closed throughout the week.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats are fuming as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, is set to head back to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing before the panel.Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Finding gentle but firm ways of setting a boundary for your friendship will help preserve it, while giving you some of your time back.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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What to know about California's wildfires Santa Ana winds have died down across the Greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The current-generation Switch was released way back in March 2017 and has now reached an almost eight-year lifetime.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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When to Watch The best time to view the planets is shortly after sunset, because three of them—Venus, Saturn, and Neptune—set between approximately 9 and 10:30 pm local time.Gretchen Rundorff, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
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In an update posted on SpaceX's website later Thursday evening, officials said ground teams lost contact with the spacecraft approximately eight and a half minutes into the flight.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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Canary-yellow soccer jerseys were everywhere at the 1573 Court.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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From its lavish entrance with golden arches to its cavernous dining room, which can seat more than 300 people, gold is everywhere, from the furnishings to the lighting.Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Professional Service Providers – Professionals including lawyers, accountants, insurance and benefits brokers, investor relations firms and financial printers may be aware of their client companies’ open CFO positions.Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But slang can also be used to demean, bully, or belittle others, so parents should be aware of trendy lingo their kids are using in their day-to-day life.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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