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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Verb
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Given our recent history, that seems like a risky thing to do.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025 -
But the secret underground cave that seems like the perfect place to be alone is already occupied by another fuzzy, lonely creature named Mi.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s no denying that travel looks a little different these days.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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One idea that still looks elegant but adds a little something-something?—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
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What Cunningham appears to be describing—players refusing to play—sounds a lot more like a strike than a lockout.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those rustling sounds in the brush might belong to deer — or not.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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