at about

Idioms  

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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Example Sentences

It now trades at about 26 times analysts’ expected earnings for the coming twelve months, down from about 33 times at the stock’s peak.

From Barron's

It now trades at about 26 times analysts’ expected earnings for the coming twelve months, down from about 33 times at the stock’s peak.

From Barron's

Tech entrepreneur Adam Miller was supported by just over 4% of those polled, with leftist candidate Rae Huang at about 3%.

From Los Angeles Times

Billionaire Tom Steyer came in at about 11%.

From Los Angeles Times

Studies show that the electricity generators operate at about 50% capacity on average in parts of the U.S.

From Barron's