as in seeming
to give the impression of being
she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant
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Despite their seeming innocuousness, chatbots and image generators have already replaced everyone from graphic designers to customer service representatives.—
James Barrat,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025 -
So why did Klarna’s value collapse after its profits did—and why is it headed toward a seeming rebound on the public markets?—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Royals were looking to add to their lead after another stop, but Landon Dressell intercepted a Richland pass and returned it to the Royals’ 4-yard line.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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This type of bag will keep your essentials close without feeling bulky.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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In an era when even official-sounding sources may spread false or contradictory information, families need practical tools.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There was no congestion or froggy-sounding croaks.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Coming off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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