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The phrase "about the only" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something is one of the very few options or instances available.
Example: "This is about the only restaurant in town that serves vegan food."
Alternatives: "one of the few" or "practically the only".
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He was just about the only one.
She was just about the only one.
It is about the only thing thriving.
About the only thing that survived was the chassis.
That, though, is about the only bright spot.
Which, in context, seems about the only sensible way forward.
These were about the only major changes he ever allowed.
About the only figure that exceeded expectations was the PlayBook.
(They'd be about the only team that feels this strongly).
"In fact, it's about the only thing he has left".
It's about the only thing there is to do".
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