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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But then we asked: what about the other forces of nature?
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
But what about the purchasing power of those savings?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But what about grandchildren who are still young or not yet born?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Finally, what about another relative veteran, Romelu Lukaku?
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
And what about the dirty dish and shower water?
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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