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 .
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But what about each party’s ads boosting its candidates and saying what they would do?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
But what about when generational talent takes a methodical approach to consistent improvement?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Or what about the Trojans starting left tackle?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
A college degree may lead to greater lifetime earnings in some professions, but what about the rest of the wealth picture?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
"But what about Pia Foster? Her feet be on a skateboard."
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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