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Engaged In A Contest Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABOUT" which means:
- adverb
- • (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
- • All around or on all sides
- • In the area or vicinity
- • Used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
- • In or to a reversed position or direction
- • In rotation or succession
- • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite
- • On the move adjective
- • Moving around; astir.
- • In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
- • Near; in the vicinity or neighbourhood. preposition
- • In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
- • Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
- • Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.
- • Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect.
- • Concerned with; engaged in; intent on.
- • Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place.
- • On one's person; nearby the person.
- • In or near, as in mental faculties or in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I'm worried about my test results."
- • "Let's talk about your future plans."
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The Guardian Everyman21 Oct 2012 | Across 23 | |
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