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right about

British  

noun

  1. a turn executed through 180°

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adjective

  1. in the opposite direction

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Example Sentences

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Right about now, to be perfectly honest, this feels like a fool’s golden age.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Right about the time Adam Scott was shaking off the rust, it’s time to take a month off.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2023

Right about now, the Vegas oddsmakers on Heisman matters have him sitting around fifth or sixth behind a batch of quarterbacks, with the front-runner the excellent Bryce Young at Alabama.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2021

Right about now, you might be trying to schedule a vaccine for your elderly mother.

From Washington Times • Feb. 22, 2021

Right about now my emotions are like a big pan of scrambled eggs.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles