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preposition

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Definition of ofnext
1
as in before
earlier than it's ten minutes of two right now

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2
as in regarding
having to do with the librarian read stories of kings and princesses to the youngsters

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Recent Examples of of The opening on the opposite side of the dish room is not finished and has metal wall studs and sheet rock ends exposed. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for of
  1. before
  2. regarding
  3. to
  4. about
  5. toward
  6. on
Preposition
  • The seven-term lawmaker had been seen as one of the leading candidates in California's gubernatorial race before dropping out after the accusations surfaced.
    — ERIC TUCKER, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Florida law requires that a judge be admitted to the Florida Bar for at least five years before taking office (with no requirement for actual experience, just the fact of possessing a law license).
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of before
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Definition of regarding
Preposition
  • The parties agreed to a framework for an agreement in May that required everyone who filed a claim to sign off.
    — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Boise State defense also produced a turnover-on-downs in the final minutes, batting away several shots at the end zone to hold the Cougars to 10 points.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of to
Preposition
  • Still, questions have persisted about who ordered the interruptions to the satellite internet system that Kyiv has relied on for years to counter Moscow's attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The continued hostilities have heightened concerns about the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, with traders increasingly focused on the risk of a major disruption to production, refining or export facilities.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • It was approved by voters into the county charter in 2004 in an effort to preserve the area’s rural character and prevent high-density sprawl from stretching toward the Brevard County line.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Though this section feels lighter, the music remains dense, one swarming mass of sound traveling toward ecstasy.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In my view, the Sentinel seemed to base this on Culver’s suspension from office as the one and only factor.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of on

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of
of a certain age
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“Of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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