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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are for about" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear when to use it due to its lack of grammatical coherence.
Example: "The instructions are for about two hours of work."
Alternatives: "are intended for approximately" or "are meant for around".
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The bulk of the so-called annex items are for about 27 "special political missions," whose costs have risen to a projected figure of more than $1 billion in the next two years from $100 million in 2000.
General forecasts are for about a 6percentt increase in retail sales this season.
West Paces Hotel Group will manage the resort, and plans are for about 30 homes and 30 hotel rooms by the time the development opens in 2012.
I have watched you and listened to your lyrics and have been struggling to get as good as you are for about the last 40 years.
Unlike many developed countries this year, India will continue to grow; projections are for about 5%, a rate with which the leaders of many countries would be happy.
"We know that officially national services are for about four and a half years but quite often they're open-ended," she said.
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Turkoglu's deal is for about $53 million over five years.
Navistar's total order is for about 4,470 MRAPs and Force Protection's is for about 3,400.
His largest loans were for about £700.
And I was — for about 10 minutes.
And I was, for about three weeks.
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