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Meanings of spent about in English

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Usage of spent about in English
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We spent about half an hour in the air-lock, I should judge.
The Poisoned Pen
2
She spent about three months compiling documents to apply for settled status.
Reuters
3
I spent about 10 years after that feeling tense in the breakers.
The Guardian
4
We spent about a week in this way, with quiet, uneventful days.
The forgotten soldier
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I spent about a year collecting bits and pieces for the wedding.
The South African
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They spent about fifteen minutes over their drinks, talking about the collection.
Murder in the Gunroom
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We spent about eight hours in my car yesterday, didn't we, kiddo?
A necessary evil
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Qualcomm, by contrast, spent about 25 percent of its revenue on R&D.
Wired
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I love Smash Brothers and have spent about zero time with Marvel.
Wired
10
I've spent about everything I can up there, and nobody sees it.
Sevenoaks: A Story of Today
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He said the suspect had spent about a year in Syria.
The Guardian
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The two men spent about 15 minutes on board, he said.
Reuters
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I spent about fourpence a week-one pennyworth of four different kinds.
Agahta christie: an autobiography
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The Trumps spent about 20 minutes visiting with the Bush family on Tuesday.
Radio NZ
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Abramson spent about an hour with Olson, followed by 20 minutes with Lashbrook.
The Guardian
16
Cherrie had spent about twenty-two years collecting in the American tropics.
Through the Brazilian Wilderness
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