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at about

  1. At approximately, as in We'll start at about nine. This phrase, most often used with respect to time (as at about four o'clock), is sometimes criticized for being redundant. Although one of the two words sometimes can be omitted without changing the meaning—for example, About four o'clock is when most guests will arrive —in other instances both are needed, as in This stock is now selling at about its original offering price. [Early 1800s]



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At this price level, Rivian will be able to compete with other EV companies such as Tesla, which also has a model starting at about $45,000.

But Leclerc was 28.5 seconds behind Piastri when McLaren stopped the Australian, and closing at about 0.5secs a lap.

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Large chunks of stonework fell from the roof of the building in Cleckheaton, which is now The Monal wedding venue, onto Bradford Road at about 10:00 BST on Saturday.

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Syria’s banking and financial sectors are a shambles, with capital controls limiting withdrawals at about $60 per month.

The 67-year-old victim was taken to hospital on 24 August after he was assaulted at about 15:40 BST in Balham High Road, the Metropolitan Police said.

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