what about
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Would you like, as in What about another beer? or What about a game of bridge?
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What do you think of, as in So what about renting that white house on the corner?
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Why, concerning what, as in I need your frank opinion.—What about?
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what about it ? What should we do, what course of action should be taken. For example, We're supposed to be there at noon and bring two sandwiches each—now what about it? [First half of 1900s] Also see how about .
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But what about the elephant stampede that has been under way for the past few years?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But what about when generational talent takes a methodical approach to consistent improvement?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
And what about the period between December 2018 and February 2023, when City stand accused of a failure to co-operate with Premier League investigations?
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
And what about the prosthetic nose he wears?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“But what about my braid? I can’t do it myself,” said Cat.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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