as in seems
to give the impression of being
the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable
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The KidSuper designer seems to always be taking on a new thing—a collaboration, writing a play—yet this might be his greatest yet.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Yet, there seems an equal possibility that science’s ability to deal with these would have advanced as well.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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But that defense honestly looks pretty weak in light of the federal government’s contention that Google has a search monopoly, controlling nearly 90% of the market.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sounds of the deep, burbly bass-baritone exhaust dancing atop the engine’s upper intake sounds in the treble clef—utterly magnificent.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Music sounds bigger, dialogue sounds clearer, and yes, your TV actually feels more epic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Comes across (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20across%20%28as%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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