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[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /
ADVERB
in an opposite direction
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ADVERB
lying anywhere without order, arrangement
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PREPOSITION
near or close to in position
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PREPOSITION
on every side, in every direction
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By examining the genetic history of some of the earliest people to settle the Pacific, who arrived in the region at least 45,000 years ago, the team uncovered new details about human evolution and adaptation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

"We've got a lot of players that have been playing in Holland that never thought about playing for Curacao," continued Juninho Bacuna.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Much of genomics research has focused on populations of European ancestry, leaving important questions about human history and biology unanswered.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Juninho Bacuna has spoken about the pride playing at the World Cup will bring his family and the nation.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Phineas was injured most seriously on the inside of the left frontal lobe, but scientists are still arguing about the exact address.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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