just about

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Definition of just aboutnext
as in about
very close to but not completely Ralph was just about finished with the paperwork when the doctor called his name.

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Recent Examples of just about Throughout the year, just about any meeting regarding data centers in Fort Worth has drawn hours-long public comments from residents and activist groups, and attention from state representatives and candidates for statewide office. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 And while New York housing prices have gone up, up, up just about everywhere else, the rates per square foot for co-ops in this part of Manhattan have steadily declined, according to a Douglas Elliman analysis. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Staying in the Premier League remains just about every club’s bread and butter, due to the financial riches membership offers. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 That opus, Rockstar, features 21 covers and nine original songs with just about every name in the classic canon. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for just about

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“Just about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just%20about. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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