I was about toleavewhenMarkarrived.
Shelookedas if she was about tocry.
Hesensedthat something was about tohappen.
I was just about toborrowsomemoneyfrom Dad whenfinallythechequearrived.
The train's about toleave. Hurry up!
I was about tophoneJoe atworkwhen hewalkedinto thehouse.
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