How to Use just about in a Sentence

just about

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  • Most would have rather had him in charge of their games than just about anyone else.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • Dias learned to ride by climbing aboard just about anything that would buck.
    Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The work is just about finished with training camp coming up fast.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • This manicure would look festive just about any time of year.
    Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Mbappe, who had been largely anonymous, just about tucks away his penalty.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • There’s a point every summer when just about any of us could use a dose of ridiculousness.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Just not ever in hockey, where sudden death is just about the best thing the sport has to offer.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • The first one or two weeks was just about to try to get the rhythm back, to get the connection back with each other.
    Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 16 July 2026
  • There’s a reason Tevas have stayed popular for decades—they’re ready for just about anything.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • The moment came after the first hydration break with the players just about to resume play.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • But Theory of the Earth is just about different types of rocks.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • But changing how the world executes agreements was never just about software.
    Keith Krach, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Though this happened in China, the same setup could readily arise just about anywhere in the world.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Patty moved to the district just about a year and a half ago after retiring from a career in the military.
    Jack Harvel july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Thanks to their understated design, these sneakers work with just about anything in your closet.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • Road tripping in Europe is no longer just about scenic roads, mountain passes and postcard villages.
    Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Living in Hawaii means digging deep into your wallet for just about everything.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Is the American Dream still about getting ahead, or just about not falling behind?
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Summer could be the perfect time to savor just about anything—from the long, lazy days to the farmers-market-fresh flavors.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • The house is finally under roof and just about ready for interior drywall after all this time.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • The sandals are available in 16 shades, including this creamy neutral that pairs well with just about anything.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • For many Americans, the question is no longer just about where the outbreak came from, but whether any lettuce can be trusted.
    Allie Canal, NBC news, 24 July 2026
  • Dogs eat just about anything — toys, paper, socks, rocks, condoms, underwear, electronics — the list goes on and on.
    Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
  • The Warriors led 57-33 at halftime and seemed to get big games from just about everyone.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • In Italy, many hotels have memorable histories, but in Sestri, just about all of them do.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An opening round lasting about 15 hours included just about everything during a warm and breezy start.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Is the World Cup’s group stage just about getting through, and then worrying about the knockout matches later?
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • Extend one leg in front of you until the knee is just about straight, while simultaneously reaching both hands towards your toes.
    Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 July 2026
  • At long last, the New England Patriots’ offseason is just about over.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • The middle Saturday, for example, is the preserve of legends of just about every sport.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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