as in concerning
having to do with
apropos of our earlier conversation, here's that file I mentioned
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The accommodations are mostly cozy lodges and wood-hewn cottages apropos of the mountain serenity.
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Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023
By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn.
—Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023
Oreshkin’s missive wasn’t quick enough to preempt at least one outburst apropos of the weak ruble.
—Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2023
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Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023
By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn.
—Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023
Oreshkin’s missive wasn’t quick enough to preempt at least one outburst apropos of the weak ruble.
—Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2023
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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
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The ultimate facsimile of the invigorating classic is on heavy rotation at Stella.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Patton says a proper tour is on hold until after the school year.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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The terminations, which were part of a broader push to cut federal bureaucracy and spending, have left federal workers bewildered and worried about the future of public lands.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are a few common rules about bear safety everyone should know.—
Katie Hill,
Outdoor Life,
21 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Waukegan has seen a lot of turnover in the mayor’s office.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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On one of those days, Sue began asking Ken to move her to a care home.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Apropos of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apropos%20of. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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