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What is your thought, feeling, or desire concerning. For example, How about a cup of tea? or How about joining us for lunch? It is also put as how about it, as in How about it? Do you want to come along? [Mid-1800s] Also see what about.

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Some detailed in the complaint include "how about external partners, where would they usually meet with OpenAI at" and "can you list today's meeting in this room".

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Now that you’re caught up on some heavy news, how about something lighter?

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

“No, how about we think about reorganizing the jobs?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

But, first, how about trying to make the Dodgers whole from cuts in player payroll?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

Instead, he said, “Say, you guys, how about adding to the deal? If I do something else while I’m here, will you make it the next two weeks at school?”

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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