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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about five" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a quantity or time that is approximately five.
Example: "The meeting will start in about five minutes."
Alternatives: "approximately five" or "around five".
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How about five months?
About five years ago.
Bob: About five years.
What about five minutes?
About five per cent.
About five seconds total.
"Probably about five officers.
I manage about five.
It's about five feet three.
About five cents per gene.
"About five years," he said.
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