follow about
phrasal verb
followed about; following about; follows about
British
: to go wherever (someone) goes
The little boy followed his mother about all day.
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The wings follow about five to 10 floors behind.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
At least 15 people were rescued at North Carolina’s Wrightsville Beach on Tuesday, following about 60 rescues at the beach Monday, according to Sam Proffitt, the town’s ocean rescue director.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
An armed man who entered the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant on July 12 was taken to a nearby hospital for a mental health evaluation after being taken into custody following about a three-hour standoff, according to Sterling Heights Police.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the following about inflation risks on June 23.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Back Pain The study, which used data from the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) in Norway, followed about 11,000 adults who were 55 on average with no history of lower back pain.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 June 2025
The reunion will follow about two years of the foursome working on solo projects, with the White Lotus star, ROSÉ and JENNIE all dropping debut albums, and JISOO sharing a solo EP in addition to starring in acting projects, during the group’s time apart.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
At least 15 people were rescued at North Carolina’s Wrightsville Beach on Tuesday, following about 60 rescues at the beach Monday, according to Sam Proffitt, the town’s ocean rescue director.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
An armed man who entered the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant on July 12 was taken to a nearby hospital for a mental health evaluation after being taken into custody following about a three-hour standoff, according to Sterling Heights Police.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the following about inflation risks on June 23.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Back Pain The study, which used data from the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) in Norway, followed about 11,000 adults who were 55 on average with no history of lower back pain.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 June 2025
The reunion will follow about two years of the foursome working on solo projects, with the White Lotus star, ROSÉ and JENNIE all dropping debut albums, and JISOO sharing a solo EP in addition to starring in acting projects, during the group’s time apart.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
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“Follow about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20about. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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