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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about the million" is not standard and may be confusing in written English.
It could be used in contexts discussing approximate figures or estimates, but it is better to clarify the meaning.
Example: "The project will cost about the million we discussed last week."
Alternatives: "around a million" or "approximately one million".
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A picture caption on Wednesday with an article about the Million Trees campaign in New York City referred incorrectly in some editions to the saplings two workers were shown handling.
"I'm not thinking about the million dollars," Mr. Horowitz said.
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The old claims about the million — or was it two million?
The old claims about the million—or was it two million?
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