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 .
Example Sentences
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What about people trying to make it now?
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
What about the quest for supremacy, the seemingly eternal human desire to conquer the world?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
What about Alex Honnold — his candor is refreshing but he still seems eager to puncture Dean’s mystique.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
But then Barrett asked: What about slaves who were brought to this country illegally and against their will, as many were?
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
“No, us. You and me. What about US? The caps are for emphasis.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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