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The phrase "a depth of about" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing measurements or estimates related to depth in various contexts, such as geology, construction, or underwater exploration.
Example: "The lake has a depth of about 30 feet, making it one of the deepest in the region."
Alternatives: "an approximate depth of" or "a depth of approximately".
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Caves, stalagmites and stalactites start to appear at a depth of about 120 feet.
The inner basin, which reaches a depth of about 120 m, is located behind this sill.
At a depth of about 0.5 cm, purulent fluid was encountered, which was sent immediately for microbiological analysis.
It reaches down to a depth of about 400 miles.
Usually to a depth of about 200 meters.
Reduce the heat to medium and add water to a depth of about 1/4 inch.
Heat oil to a depth of about 2 inches in a kettle or deep-fat fryer.
The wreckage was believed to be at a depth of about 3,000m (9,800ft).
The shallow quake was measured at a depth of about six miles (10km).
Cut to a depth of about one-third of the branch diameter.
The shelf break is at a depth of about 460 feet (140 metres).
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