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Discover LudwigThe phrase "around say" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used informally to indicate an approximation or estimation, but it is better to use clearer expressions.
Example: "The meeting will start around say 3 PM, but we might adjust the time."
Alternatives: "approximately" or "around about".
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"I walk around, say, 'Ooh, ahh,' and go home.
Why not just run a shorter piece around, say, sundown?
If an otherwise lovely dog loses its cool around, say, balls, it will be noted.
Pasta offers a crucial contrasting "bite" around, say, spinach and ricotta, that pancakes do not.
If you have an older iPhone knocking around, say, this might be a good way to go.
But hit the roof bar around, say, sundown and all annoyances are forgiven.
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He was just going around saying this".
Change is all around, says the pastor.
We stuck around," said Sopp.
They tiptoed around," says Chizen.
"They slapped me around," says Garber.
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