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to be copiously supplied
  • a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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The first known use of abound was in the 14th century

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“Abound.” The Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abound. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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