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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"You care about the dead babies, which is great, but what about those who are alive? They say there is no nursery here," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
And what about trick plays using his height?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
And what about Stokes, who, despite being retired, remains an employee of the ECB via his central contract.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
She does not explain why it is, or what about her assertion is so indisputable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“But what about Cassiopeia?” she called after them, for she knew the little girl would be hurt not to be included in the admiral’s invitation, had she known about it.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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