(Of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
(Of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
In the immediate neighbourhood of.
1 It's not just about state violence in the form of police violence.
2 Water services assets book value is about 15 million euros, he said.
3 The Health Minister David Clark said he was concerned about the situation.
4 At present about 25 per cent of confirmed cases are health workers.
5 Photo: Supplied New Zealand police would not answer questions about the case.
6 However, Mr Mark said the government's concerns about China were nothing new.
7 Four people have already called up about the case today, police said.
8 Public health officials are therefore reluctant to speak about an exit strategy.
9 No need to talk to your average Government deputy about serious consequences.
10 However, the spirit of the original question asks about the water level.
11 Concerns remain, however, about the potential problems produced by the required ventriculotomy.
12 A formal welcome was held at Government House, lasting about 30 minutes.
13 Dixon thought quickly; no questions about Bertrand's possible partner must be asked.
14 The New Year period may bring about a welcome change of scenery.
15 I just wanted to ask you: is it true about last year?
16 Mr Lowe said yesterday he was not particularly concerned about house prices.
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