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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about three" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a quantity or number that is close to three but not exact.
Example: "There were about three people waiting in line when I arrived."
Alternatives: "approximately three" or "roughly three".
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"Now how about three more?
"Now there are about three".
In about three hours.
Narrow it down to about three.
for about three months.
For about three days.
For about three hours.
About four years.
What about three friends?
Talk story about three gatherings.
It lasted about three years.
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