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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about 3 weeks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a duration of time that is not exact, typically in informal contexts.
Example: "The project should be completed in about 3 weeks, depending on the team's progress."
Alternatives: "approximately 3 weeks" or "roughly 3 weeks".
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"It took about 3 weeks of actual fundraisng activity," Horowitz tells me.
This marinade keeps in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks.
Mouse embryonic development lasts about 3 weeks in total.
The eggs remain adhered to the female during embryonic development, which lasts about 3 weeks.
In about 3 weeks, you should see small mushrooms appearing.
It will take about 3 weeks for the roots to spread into the medium.
Re-issuance of a check usually takes about 3 weeks.
State Employment Service and work for about 3 weeks at Christmas.
We had to mow the second crop about 3 weeks before we transplanted habitat plants (not ideal).
It takes about 3 weeks for immature hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells to differentiate into red blood cells (RBCs).
Wii Chip Shipments Started About 3 Weeks Ago [Kotaku].
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