apropos of

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Recent Examples of apropos of The accommodations are mostly cozy lodges and wood-hewn cottages apropos of the mountain serenity. Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023 By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023 Oreshkin’s missive wasn’t quick enough to preempt at least one outburst apropos of the weak ruble. Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for apropos of
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Preposition
  • The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.
    Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
  • More than a decade on, the So Kates have become such a fixture in Zendaya’s wardrobe that even her employers, Louis Vuitton and Valentino, have been taught to expect no less.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • At the time, the attacks sparked nationwide outrage, igniting protests and debates about the country’s judicial system.
    Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • The killing of officer Osmar Rodarte last month rattled the city and department, culminating in a celebration of life last Tuesday that drew many law enforcement and community members to the site of the service near Wheatland.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Idaho Statesman 208-377-6410 Nicole Blanchard is part of the Idaho Statesman’s investigative and watchdog reporting teams.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025

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“Apropos of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apropos%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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