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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The Chicago Bears enter Week 3 of their latest NFL season seeming in complete disarray, and much of the blame continues to get placed on starting quarterback, Caleb Williams.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Townshend was windmilling away right from the first number, showcasing his trademark enthusiasm while always seeming to be the one directing what was happening onstage.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Among the fleet of superyachts in the harbor, Loewe lives up the cliché of looking fast while sitting still.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Southwest Detroit grocer Joe Gappy remembers standing outside the grocery store his family owned on the north side of Michigan Avenue and looking across the street at a Kroger store.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to their soft footbeds and mesh fabric linings, these flats kept my feet feeling supported and cool all day.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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While this type of furniture can lend itself to a room feeling stiff and stuffy, The Douglas’ rooms feel lived in and inviting.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Violet Affleck, the eldest daughter of A-listers Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, is sounding the alarm on the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Democratic leaders have been some of the loudest voices sounding the alarm.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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